According to your text, people can also reduce dissonance by focusing on and affirming their competence at some other dimension unrelated to the threat. This is known as __________.
A) cognitive dissonance theory
B) the hypocrisy theory
C) self-justification theory
D) self-affirmation theory

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This is known as self-affirmation theory, where individuals focus on and affirm their competence in a different unrelated domain to reduce dissonance caused by a threat to their self-esteem. This helps maintain a positive self-image and reduces the discomfort of cognitive dissonance.

According to Your Text, People Can Also Reduce Dissonance by Focusing