You know you're eating too much junk food and that it's bad for your energy and health. Which of the following will not reduce your dissonance?
a. cutting out your favorite afternoon sweets
b. deciding that all those health warnings are stupid exaggerations
c. admitting you are eating too many sweets but claim that they boost your energy for studying
d. accepting the fact that your attitudes and behavior simply conflict
Answer: D
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