After Mrs.Keech's doomsday predictions failed, her followers suddenly became interested in convincing others they were right.This strong need to maintain consistency in one's belief by attracting additional followers is predicted by the _____ theory.

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The given scenario showcases the theory of cognitive dissonance where the followers of Mrs. Keech faced a conflict between their beliefs and the reality when the doomsday prediction failed. In order to reduce this dissonance, they tried to convince others to join their group and maintain consistency in their belief system. The other options are not relevant to the given scenario as social exchange theory focuses on the cost-benefit analysis of social relationships, attribution theory explains how people attribute causes to other's behavior, and compliance theory deals with how people respond to direct requests or orders.

After MrsKeech's Doomsday Predictions Failed, Her Followers Suddenly Became Interested in in Convincing