Before the 2008 election, Zoe was not so sure who the winner would be. But after President Barack Obama won, Zoe exclaimed, "Of course he won, he had the popular vote in many states, and many Americans are inspired by him." Here, Zoe is exhibiting

You want to make a good impression on a person you just met. What is the best advice you could follow concerning your level of self-disclosure with this individual?

a) Self-disclosure is highly valued across cultures. b) There is no such thing as too much self-disclosure. c) Self-disclosure by one person does not prompt self-disclosure from another. d) More self-disclosure is related to a more positive impression, but don't overdo it at the start.

Discuss three alternatives to cognitive dissonance theory

What will be an ideal response?