Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a way to reduce dissonance?

Increasing the importance of conflicting beliefs

Acquiring new beliefs that change the balance

Acquiring new beliefs that change the balance is a way to reduce dissonance because it involves changing one's beliefs to align with their actions. This helps to create a sense of consistency and reduce the discomfort of conflicting beliefs.

The other options are incorrect because

A: Increasing the importance of conflicting beliefs can actually exacerbate dissonance as it highlights the discrepancy between beliefs and actions.

C: Focusing only on positive outcomes ignores the conflicting beliefs altogether, which does not address the root cause of dissonance.

D: Ignoring any conflicting attitudes or behaviors also does not address the root cause and can lead to further discomfort and inconsistency.

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Focusing only on positive outcomes

Ignoring any conflicting attitudes or behaviors

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