Multiple choice

Cognitive dissonance is given by___________.

  1. Eric Berne

  2. Chris Argyris

  3. Rensis Likert

  4. Leon Festinger

  5. Vicor Vroom

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the excessive mental stress and discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time. This term is coined by Leon Festinger.