To experience dissonance, a person must:
A)Be committed to a belief or course of action
B)Believe that he or she chose to act voluntarily
C)Believe that he or she is responsible for the outcome of the decision
D)All of the above

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All three factors listed (commitment to a belief or course of action, belief in voluntary action, and belief in responsibility for the outcome) are necessary for dissonance to occur. Without commitment to a belief or course of action, there would be no conflict. Without belief in voluntary action, there would be no sense of ownership or responsibility for the decision. And without belief in responsibility for the outcome, there would be no motivation to reduce dissonance through changing attitudes or behaviors.

To Experience Dissonance, a Person Must