When external inducements are insufficient to justify our behavior, we reduce dissonance by justifying the behavior internally. Which of the following theories explains this insufficient justification effect?

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The insufficient justification effect is a central concept in cognitive dissonance theory, which explains that when people experience an inconsistency or conflict between their beliefs, attitudes or values and their behaviors, they experience a sense of discomfort or dissonance. They attempt to reduce the dissonance by changing one of these elements, often by justifying their behavior internally when external inducements are insufficient.

When External Inducements Are Insufficient to Justify Our Behavior, We