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Have you ever been in a situation that caused you distress because you were holding two conflicting beliefs at once? For example, you believe it is wrong to cheat, yet you find yourself cheating on a test? This mental discomfort, called cognitive dissonance, is most often reduced or eliminated by utilizing these three common strategies.

Cognitive Dissonance
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