When a person eats an unhealthy diet despite knowing the negative consequences,but rationalizes the behavior to decrease the anxiety he or she is experiencing,this behavior is an example of:

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This behavior is an example of cognitive dissonance, where a person experiences discomfort or anxiety due to conflicting attitudes or behaviors. In this case, the person knows that their unhealthy diet has negative consequences, but rationalizes their behavior to reduce the discomfort or anxiety they feel about it.

When a Person Eats an Unhealthy Diet Despite Knowing the Negative