Although David strongly believed that speeding was dangerous and wrong, he drove well above the speed limit on the interstate highway. According to Festinger's theory, David was likely to experience _____, which would lead to _____.

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Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance states that individuals experience discomfort or dissonance when their actions and beliefs are inconsistent. In this scenario, David's belief that speeding is dangerous contradicts his behavior of driving well above the speed limit, creating cognitive dissonance. To reduce the discomfort of dissonance, David may experience attitude change and adjust his belief about speeding, making it consistent with his behavior. Therefore, the best answer is D.

Although David Strongly Believed That Speeding Was Dangerous and Wrong