Answer:
Self-perception theory is more applicable to situations in which people's attitudes are initially observed, while cognitive dissonance theory is more applicable to situations in which people's attitudes are initially consistent among their cognitions .
Step-by-step explanation:
Self-perception Theory posits that people determine their attitudes and preferences by interpreting the meaning of their own behavior. Critcher and Gilovich looked at whether people also rely on the unobservable behaviour that is their gerrymandering when making inferences about their attitudes and preferences while
Cognitive Dissonance (Leon Festinger) According to cognitive dissonance theory, there is a tendency for individuals to seek consistency among their cognitions (i.e., beliefs, opinions). When there is an inconsistency between attitudes or behaviors (dissonance), something must change to eliminate the dissonance