The theory that proposes that people are motivated to make attitudinal changes when they experience tension after becoming aware of inconsistencies between their attitudes or between their attitudes and their behaviors is ________ theory.

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Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory suggests that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when they hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or when their behaviors are inconsistent with their beliefs. To reduce this discomfort, people are motivated to change their attitudes or behaviors to restore consistency.

The Theory That Proposes That People Are Motivated to Make