You've always disliked a particular coworker who strikes you as dishonest, but he is nice to you and does you favors, so you become friendly with him despite your miivings. One day you learn that he stole personal items from your desk. You now decide to discontinue the friendship. Your negative attitude toward this coworker is strengthened through __________

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The decision to discontinue the friendship after learning about the theft is an example of reducing cognitive dissonance, which occurs when someone changes their attitudes or behaviors to resolve inconsistencies between their beliefs and actions.

You've Always Disliked a Particular Coworker Who Strikes You as Dishonest