Professor Thomas wrote a very positive letter of recommendation for a student, despite his doubts about her competence. After writing the letter, he began to develop a more favorable attitude toward the student's abilities. Which theory best explains why?

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Explanation:

cognitive dissonance theory suggests that we have an inner drive to hold all our attitudes and behavior in harmony and avoid disharmony.

Cognitive dissonance theory is important because it may prompt some people to change their behavior so that their actions align with their beliefs, In this way, it provides some people with an opportunity to examine their values and actions and achieve cognitive consistency such that Professor Thomas wrote a very positive letter of recommendation for a student, despite his doubts about her competence and later began to have a good attitude towards the student's abilities

answer; self-efficacy;

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