Behavior inconsistent with an attitude that may have the effect of modifying an attitude is known as__________.

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Attitude-discrepant behavior refers to a behavior that is inconsistent with an attitude that a person holds. It may have the effect of modifying an attitude, as people tend to adjust their attitudes to align with their behaviors. The other options, such as fundamental attribution error, dispositional attribution, and maladaptive behavior, do not relate specifically to behavior inconsistent with an attitude.

Behavior Inconsistent with an Attitude That May Have the Effect