In reconciling cognitive dissonance and self-perception theories,researchers find that dissonance reduction processes tend to occur when behavior is at odds with ________,while self-perception processes are more likely to occur when behavior is inconsistent with ________.
A) vague attitudes that are less important; important and clearly held attitudes
B) important and clearly held attitudes; vague attitudes that are less important
C) the emotional component of our attitudes; the cognitive component of our attitudes
D) the cognitive component of our attitudes; the emotional component of our attitudes

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Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that individuals experience discomfort when their behavior is inconsistent with their important and clearly held attitudes, leading them to engage in dissonance reduction processes. In contrast, self-perception theory suggests that individuals infer their attitudes and beliefs from their behavior, especially when their attitudes are vague or less important. Therefore, self-perception processes are more likely to occur when behavior is inconsistent with vague attitudes that are less important.

In Reconciling Cognitive Dissonance and Self-Perception Theories,researchers Find That Dissonance