Which of the following is the correct definition of cognitive dissonance?
A) a state of tension that occurs when a person's behavior does not correspond to his or her attitude
B) the tendency for members of a group to avoid taking responsibility for their actions because they assume that others will do so
C) the tendency for members of a close-knit group to think alike for the sake of harmony and to suppress disagreement
D) a belief that a statement is true just because the person has heard it repeated over and over again

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Cognitive dissonance refers to the state of psychological discomfort or tension that arises when there is a conflict between a person's beliefs or attitudes and their behavior or actions. It occurs when a person's behavior does not correspond to their attitude, leading to feelings of discomfort that they will seek to alleviate.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Cognitive