Text 1 Social psychologist Leon Festinger proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance, which states that people experience psychological discomfort when they hold contradictory beliefs, or when they behave in ways that are inconsistent with their beliefs. To reduce this discomfort, people either change their beliefs or rationalize their behavior. For example, if a person values environmental protection but drives a gas-guzzling car, they may either switch to a more eco-friendly vehicle, or justify their car choice by emphasizing its safety or reliability. Text 2 Psychologist Daryl Bem's self-perception theory challenges the assumption that people always have a clear and stable belief system that guides their actions. Instead, Bem argues that people sometimes infer their beliefs from their own behavior and the circumstances in which it occurs. For example, if a person volunteers for a charitable cause they may not have a prior strong commitment to that cause, but rather develop a positive attitude toward it to reflect their own involvement. Based on the texts . how would Bem (Text 2) most likely respond to Festinger's theory (Text 1)? Choose 1 answer: A He would argue that cognitive dissonance is a rare and extreme phenomenon that does not affect most people. B ) He would recommend I that Festinger test his theory by experimenting with the degree of inconsistency between people's beliefs and their behavior. C He would encourage Festinger to consider whether people's beliefs are actually the cause or the effect of their behavior. D He would claim that cognitive dissonance only arises when a