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

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Which of the following is a way to reduce dissonance?

  1. Increasing the importance of conflicting beliefs

  2. Acquiring new beliefs that change the balance

  3. Focusing only on positive outcomes

  4. Ignoring any conflicting attitudes or behaviors

The correct answer is: 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.