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Which of the following definition of important terms within the behavioural component of attitude structure is?
ACognitive dissonance theory describes tension how prople may feel an aversive tension when their behaviour is inconsistent with their attitude, and in order to reduce their discomfort will change their behaviour to be consistent with their attitude.
BSelf-perception processes occur when people perform a behaviour that strongly contradicts their initial attitude.
CCounter-attitudinal advocacy involves presenting an attitude or opinion, within a role-play context, which opposes the person’s initial attitude.
DSelf-perception theory indicates that people may guess their own attitude from the behaviour towards the attitude object. particularly when they can see no external reasons for the behaviour.
Correct answer
B. Self-perception processes occur when people perform a behaviour that strongly contradicts their initial attitude.
Explanation
The correct answer is Self-perception processes occur when people perform a behaviour that strongly contradicts their initial attitude..