More cognitive dissonance arises when the action or decision
A) can be withdrawn.
B) can be justified as due to strong rewards or threats.
C) is seen as freely chosen.
D) produces positive consequences.

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Cognitive dissonance, a psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, is more likely to arise when an action or decision is seen as freely chosen. This is because the individual perceives that they had a choice, making any dissonance more personally relevant and harder to justify or dismiss.

More Cognitive Dissonance Arises When the Action or Decision