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According to cognitive dissonance theory, human beings are motivated to?

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motivated to take action to reduce feelings of discomfort

its a motivator for change

Cognitive dissonance causes feelings of unease and tension, and people attempt to relieve this discomfort in different ways. Examples include “explaining things away” or rejecting new information that conflicts with their existing beliefs

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