Why are we motivated to reduce cognitive dissonance

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Assignment:

Discuss cognitive dissonance.

A) Explain cognitive dissonance.

B) Why are we motivated to reduce cognitive dissonance?

C) Describe one way cognitive dissonance can be reduced.

D) Provide a personal example of attitude-behavior inconsistencies that are causing feelings of dissonance. Describe how it can be reduced, either by changing attitudes or behaviors, or by adding new cognitions. Be sure to elaborate.

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