Milford has always strongly believed that it is wrong to cheat.But after he himself cheats on a chemistry quiz,his attitude toward cheating becomes significantly less harsh.What best accounts for this attitude shift?
A)cognitive dissonance theory
B)self-perception theory
C)reinforcement theory
D)role-playing theory

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Cognitive dissonance theory best accounts for this attitude shift. It suggests that Milford is experiencing discomfort from holding two conflicting beliefs (believing cheating is wrong but cheating himself), leading him to change his attitude to reduce the dissonance.

Milford Has Always Strongly Believed That It Is Wrong to Cheat.But