Table of Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Foreword v
3. Table of Contents x
4. ONE An Introduction to the Theory of Dissonance 1
5. TWO The Consequences of Decisions: Theory 32
6. THREE The Consequences of Decisions: Data 48
7. FOUR The Effects of Farced Compliance: Theory 84
8. FIVE The Effects of Forced Compliance: Data 98
9. SIX Voluntary and Involuntary Exposure to Information: Theory 123
10. SEVEN Voluntary and Involuntary Exposure to Information: Data 138
11. EIGHT The Role of Social Support: Theory 177
12. NINE The Role of Social Support: Data on Influence Process 203
13. TEN The Role of Social Support: Data on Mass Phenomena 233
14. ELEVEN Recapitulation and Further Suggestions 260
15. References 281
16. Index 287