What does the term ‘cognitive dissonance’ refer to?

A. A conflict between beliefs and behavior
B. The process of forgetting
C. The effect of conditioning
D. The role of genetics in behavior

Answer: A conflict between beliefs and behavior


Additional Information: Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort experienced when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs or values, leading to an urge to reduce the dissonance by changing attitudes or behaviors.


Subjects: Psychology