According to dissonance theory, people are generally more motivated to:

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Dissonance theory suggests that people are motivated to reduce cognitive dissonance, or the discomfort that arises from holding two conflicting beliefs or values. One way to do this is by convincing oneself that they are right, even if it means ignoring evidence or distort reality. Therefore, people are generally more motivated to believe they are right rather than to actually be right.

According to Dissonance Theory, People Are Generally More Motivated To