Dissonance research resulted from Festinger's skepticism about the behaviorist approach. In recent years, new researchers have explored alternatives to dissonance explanations for social phenomena. These events illustrate __________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The events described illustrate that old theories (in this case, dissonance theory) can inspire new research. This highlights the importance of building on existing knowledge and continually developing and refining theories.

Dissonance Research Resulted from Festinger's Skepticism About the Behaviorist Approach