One difference between the general theory of attribution and social judgment theory is:
A) Social judgment theory is based on the premise that people are unaware of their attitudes; while, attribution theory assumes people are aware of their cognitive processes addressed in the theory.
B) Attribution theory holds that the cognitive processing involved with seeking valid opinions is largely unconscious; while, social judgment theory assumes people are aware of their attitude and consciously determine changes.
C) Attribution theory addresses individual cognition; and, social judgment theory addresses group decision processes.
D) None of the above.

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Attribution theory involves unconscious cognitive processing when seeking valid opinions, whereas social judgment theory assumes awareness of attitudes and conscious determination of changes.

One Difference Between the General Theory of Attribution and Social