Rajesh believes it is wrong to use illegal drugs. Despite this belief, one night he finds himself smoking marijuana with friends
Rajesh convinces himself that he had no choice but to smoke the marijuana, because he would have lost his friends if he had refused to participate. Rajesh is likely experiencing _________________.
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: cognitive dissonance
Rationale: Cognitive dissonance occurs when actions conflict with attitudes. It occurs when an individual maintains the same attitude about the action, but changes his belief about his own role in the action, saying I had no choice or I was forced to do it.
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