The Statement "I Won't Give Jim Such a Tight Deadline

Because people are uncomfortable with inconsistency between their attitudes and behaviors,they will seek to reduce _____. A)group behavior B)fundamental attribution C)cognitive dissonance D)causal attribution E)a self-serving bias

Under which of the following circumstances would the desire to reduce cognitive dissonance be greatest? A)when the individual has little control B)when large amounts of money are on the line C)when the elements seem like an inconsequential ambiguity D)when there is little emotional investment in the situation E)when the components of attitude have no inconsistency