All of the following are utility-related critiques of Cognitive Dissonance Theory EXCEPT
A) dissonance may not explain behavior as well as other theoretical frameworks
B) social identity is not as useful a predictor of dissonance as psychological variables
C) the concept of dissonance is confounded by self-concept or impression management
D) self-perception may be what motivates people to act, not dissonance

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Critiques A, C, and D focus on the utility and explanatory power of Cognitive Dissonance Theory, suggesting alternative explanations for behavior. However, B does not critique the utility of the theory; instead, it contrasts social identity with psychological variables in predicting dissonance, not questioning the theory's overall usefulness or applicability.

All of the Following Are Utility-Related Critiques of Cognitive Dissonance