Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word analysis of Issue 5: Does Cognitive Dissonance Explain Why Behavior Can Change Attitudes? as presented by Nier (2010).
As a part of your analysis, address the following items:
1) Define consonant and dissonant cognitions.
2) Analyze the influence that consonant and dissonant cognitions have on attitudes and behavior.
3) Analyze the concept of persuasion as it relates to these concepts.