Miriam,a Major in Gender Studies,was in an Abusive Relationship with Don.She

Multiple Choice

Miriam,a major in gender studies,was in an abusive relationship with Don.She experienced emotional discomfort because her beliefs about equal rights and respect in a relationship were contradicted every time she tolerated Don's abusive behaviour.Which of the following best describes the discomfort Miriam experienced?

A) attitude specificity
B) cognitive dissonance
C) associative dissonance
D) all of the above