Judd notices that every time he is in a bookstore, he spends more time browsing through the new books in the non-fiction section than looking at the latest novels and best sellers. Consequently, Judd decides he must really prefer non-fiction books. In this example, Judd has formed his attitude in the manner suggested by
A) cognitive dissonance theory.
B) observational learning theory.
C) the fundamental attribution error.
D) self-perception theory.

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Judd is using self-perception theory to form his attitude as he is inferring his preference based on his own behavior and the situation. He is not experiencing cognitive dissonance or making attributions about others, and there is no indication he is learning from observation.

Judd Notices That Every Time He Is in a Bookstore