In terms of how it is experienced, cognitive dissonance MOST closely resembles ____.
A)an emotion or feeling of arousal
B)a gap in memory
C)an eerie feeling akin to déjà vu, clairvoyance, or communicating with ghosts
D)intense cognitive focus (i.e., being 'in the zone')

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Cognitive dissonance is a psychological discomfort that arises when a person holds two or more inconsistent beliefs, attitudes, or values. It is not a gap in memory, an eerie feeling, or intense cognitive focus. It is experienced as an emotion or feeling of arousal, which is best captured by choice A.

In Terms of How It Is Experienced, Cognitive Dissonance MOST