Tara has very strong opinions about a proposed tuition increase.However,when Tara becomes the student representative for the college board that proposed the raise in tuition,she develops a more favorable attitude about the tuition increase.Which theory best explains why?

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Cognitive dissonance theory explains this situation best. It suggests that Tara experienced discomfort due to holding two conflicting beliefs (her initial strong opposition to the tuition increase and her role that supports it). To reduce this discomfort, she changed her attitude to align more closely with her role on the college board.

Tara Has Very Strong Opinions About a Proposed Tuition Increase