In terms of how it is experienced, cognitive dissonance most closely resembles ____.
A)an emotion or feeling of arousal
B)a gap in memory
C)an eerie feeling akin to déjà vu, clairvoyance, or communicating with ghosts
D)intense cognitive focus (i.e., being "in the zone")

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Cognitive dissonance is experienced as an uncomfortable emotion or feeling of arousal that arises from holding two conflicting beliefs or attitudes simultaneously. It prompts individuals to seek resolution to reduce the discomfort.

In Terms of How It Is Experienced, Cognitive Dissonance Most