Your cousin, Jennifer shared with you that her boyfriend of few months coaxed her into having sex with him. She is not really sure if she loved her boyfriend. But now after the sex, “I convinced myself that I do really love him”. Using your comprehension of cognitive dissonance theory, explain to your cousin why she developed this positive feelings for her boyfriend. Share with me what your cousin could do in her future relationships to guarantee that her sexual behaviors are controlled by her own true attitudes and desires.
