According to dissonance theory,people are likely to ________ when they experience cognitive inconsistency,and they will be motivated to ________.
A) learn faster; restructure their cognitions as a result
B) think illogically; become more logical by central route thinking
C) feel tension; reduce tension by reducing inconsistency
D) act irrationally; seek rational solutions

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Dissonance theory suggests that when people experience cognitive inconsistency, they feel tension or discomfort. This motivational state is called cognitive dissonance. To reduce cognitive dissonance, people may restructure their cognitions or beliefs to align with their actions, or they may change their behavior to align with their beliefs. Therefore, the most likely choice is C- feel tension; reduce tension by reducing inconsistency. None of the other choices are supported by dissonance theory.

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