Question

Chris believes that anyone who listens to pop music is an idiot. One day, Chris realizes that the song he is dancing and singing along with on the radio is the newest pop music hit. Chris now decides that listening to pop music is not so bad after all. Chris's attitude change is best explained by
Select one:
a. attitude accessibility.
b. cognitive dissonance.
c. implicit attitudes.
d. elaboration likelihood.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cognitive Dissonance

Explanation:

The meaning of Cognitive Dissonance is, "the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change." Which supports the way Chris was acting.