One easy way for a person to cope with the unpleasant state of tension associated with cognitive dissonance is to
a. change his or her attitudes.
b. engage in groupthink.
c. continue the behavior that led to the dissonance.
d. pretend that the dissonance does not exist.
Answer: a. change his or her attitudes.
Psychology
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