The model in which people are motivated to reduce perceived discrepancies between their various cognitions, because such discrepancies are aversive or unpleasant, is called:

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The model described is known as cognitive consistency, which posits that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency among their cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors) because inconsistency is psychologically uncomfortable.

The Model in Which People Are Motivated to Reduce Perceived