One technique that a person may use to reduce cognitive dissonance is changing their conflicting behaviors to match their attitudes

Joey started the day by playing baseball, then went rock climbing, and ended the day with a swim in the ocean. According to the restoration theory of sleep, he should sleep:

a. About the same amount as after a less active day b. More than after a less active day c. Less than after a less active day d. The same amount that he would on any other day

An important step in overcoming a phobia is to construct a hierarchy which involves

a. an ordered list of fear-provoking stimuli. b. covert sensitization. c. a list of possible causes of the phobia. d. making a list of situations that produce pleasure or relaxation.