Which of the following possibilities is NOT a primary way to reduce dissonance?

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Reflecting deeply on the inconsistency between the two cognitions is not a primary way to reduce dissonance. The primary ways to reduce dissonance are to trivialize the inconsistent cognitions, change one of the inconsistent cognitions, or add a third cognition that makes the original cognitions seem less inconsistent. Reflecting deeply on the inconsistency may lead to further cognitive dissonance and discomfort rather than reducing it.

Which of the Following Possibilities Is NOT a Primary Way