General Studies · Attitude and Cognition
Why did the residents who signed the petition feel 'internal pressure' to donate money later when asked?
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- 1They were victims of social loafing within the town community.
- 2They were reacting to the 'reciprocity norm' established by the council.
- 3They were trying to reduce cognitive dissonance to maintain a consistent self-image.✓
- 4They were experiencing the fundamental attribution error.
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They were trying to reduce cognitive dissonance to maintain a consistent self-image.
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