Festinger proposed that the desire to reduce dissonance is determined by three moderating factors including the ________.
A) values of the elements creating the dissonance
B) degree of influence the individual believes he or she has over the elements
C) degree of positive affect the person has toward the behavior
D) fact that values and attitudes will vary over the short term
E) awareness that dissonance exists

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Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance suggests that the desire to reduce dissonance is influenced by factors such as the degree of influence the individual believes they have over the elements causing the dissonance.

Festinger Proposed That the Desire to Reduce Dissonance Is Determined