Strong cognitive dissonance effects are NOT likely to occur when
A) the actor feels he or she had free choice in acting contrary to his or her beliefs.
B) a decision is final.
C) there is strong external justification for acting contrary to one's beliefs.
D) the self is involved.

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Strong cognitive dissonance effects are less likely to occur when there is strong external justification for acting contrary to one's beliefs, as this provides a reason outside of one's internal values and beliefs for the behavior, reducing the psychological discomfort associated with dissonance.

Strong Cognitive Dissonance Effects Are NOT Likely to Occur When