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Unit 4 – Learning
Topic 4.1
How does cognitive dissonance theory explain why people change their behavior after committing environmentally unfriendly acts?
To reduce discomfort from inconsistent attitudes and actions, they adjust their behavior to align with pro-environmental beliefs.
They observe others acting eco-friendly and hence learn by imitation based on social learning theory.
They associate negative feelings with environmentally unfriendly actions through classical conditioning.
Positive reinforcement encourages them towards more eco-friendly behaviors over time.
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