If you observe an interviewee having second thoughts due to prior held beliefs, this psychological discomfort is known as
A)balance.
B)dissonance.
C)consubtantiality.
D)induced compliance.

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The psychological discomfort caused by conflicting beliefs or actions is known as cognitive dissonance. In this scenario, the interviewee is experiencing dissonance due to their prior held beliefs, which are now being challenged by the interview. Therefore, the correct answer is B) dissonance.

If You Observe an Interviewee Having Second Thoughts Due to Prior