People are motivated to impose clear definitions on ambiguous situations. Which of the following processes is NOT used to resolve ambiguity of information?
A) Schematic processing
B) Making attributions
C) Informational social influence
D) Dissonance reduction

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Dissonance reduction is not a process used to resolve ambiguity of information. It is a process used to reduce psychological discomfort when an individual has conflicting beliefs or behaviors, rather than to clarify ambiguous situations.

People Are Motivated to Impose Clear Definitions on Ambiguous Situations