The theory that focuses on the confusion arising when information is out of step with a person's attitude is the __ theory.
A) balance
B) cognitive dissonance
C) hypodermic needle
D) social judgment
E) stimulus-response

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Cognitive dissonance theory focuses on the discomfort or confusion that arises when a person's behavior is inconsistent with their attitudes or beliefs, leading them to change either their attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

The Theory That Focuses on the Confusion Arising When Information