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Answer: ASet 2: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Cognitive dissonance occurs when actions contradict beliefs. To resolve this psychological discomfort, individuals often adjust their beliefs to match their actions, rather than changing the behavior itself.
Which choice best describes the process described?
A. A psychological mechanism where belief adaptation follows behavioral contradiction.✓ Correct
B. People always act according to their morals.
C. It is impossible to change one's mind.
D. Discomfort leads to physical illness.
Detailed Explanation
Mechanism: Dissonance. Resolution: Adjust beliefs to match actions (Adaptation).
Key Evidence:
• "actions contradict beliefs"
• "adjust their beliefs to match"
Why others are wrong: B (Contradicts Dissonance.), C (They do change mind.), D (Psychological discomfort.).