Bem's self-perception theory challenged the basic tenet of cognitive dissonance theory by arguing that cognition-behavior:
A)consistencies produce both positive and negative emotions.
B)inconsistencies do not necessarily produce an aversive motivational state.
C)inconsistencies only rarely produce the attributional search necessary to generate dissonance arousal.
D)inconsistencies rarely occur, except in the laboratory.

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Bem's self-perception theory suggests that individuals come to understand their own attitudes and emotions by observing their own behavior and the context in which it occurs, rather than experiencing an aversive motivational state due to cognitive dissonance. This challenges the idea that inconsistencies between cognition and behavior necessarily produce discomfort or dissonance.

Bem's Self-Perception Theory Challenged the Basic Tenet of Cognitive Dissonance