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Cognitive dissonance theory states that in order to reduce dissonance, individuals _____.

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To alleviate cognitive dissonance, individuals can:

1- Change the behavior to relieve the situation of discomfort.

2- Try to justify the discomfort with new ideas

3- Justify the discomfort.

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