Dr. Marcia assigned students a paper in which they had to support the side of a controversial topic they did not agree with. Before asking the students to write the paper, she gave them a survey to determine how strongly they disagreed with the topic. After the students wrote their papers, Dr. Marcia gave them another survey to rate their disagreement with the topic. She observed that the students’ feelings about the topic became more strongly in agreement with the topic. Which of the following is the best conclusion?

- Cognitive dissonance was likely a contributing factor to the students' change in feelings.

Explanation:

As per the question, 'Cognitive dissonance was likely a contributing factor to the students' change in feelings' would be the best conclusion. Cognitive dissonance is demonstrated as the condition in which an individual possesses inconsistent thoughts that lead to a display and varying attitudes and behaviors. Therefore, the students's change in the attitude or emotions was primarily due to this cognitive dissonance which has brought unsteadiness in their beliefs and ideas.

what is the answer

answer; /// the above statement is ( true);