According to Aronson, power is the essential component in:
A) compliance
B) internalization
C) identification
D) deindividuation

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Aronson argues in his classic text "The Theory of Cognitive Dissonance" that power is a key component in achieving compliance, as individuals are more likely to comply with requests when they perceive the individual making the request to have power or authority over them. Internalization refers to the process of adopting beliefs or values as one's own, while identification refers to the process of aligning oneself with a particular group or individual. Deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness that can occur in group settings. While power may play a role in these processes to some extent, it is not considered the essential component as it is in compliance.

According to Aronson, Power Is the Essential Component In