Balance theory involves consistency in one's thoughts.This is similar to the concept of:

A) primacy effect.
B) cognitive dissonance.
C) sleeper effect.
D) attribution.

Balance Theory

A theory which proposes that the motivation to maintain consistency among one’s thoughts colors how people form new attitudes and can also drive them to change existing attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Thoughts

Mental processes or ideas that occur as part of cognitive functions like reasoning, perception, and judgment.