Although you were opposed to the war with Iraq, your attitude changed when you were required to report on the justifications for it at your job as a newspaper journalist. Which theory best explains the change in your attitude?

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Cognitive dissonance theory states that when individuals hold conflicting beliefs or attitudes, they experience a state of psychological discomfort or "dissonance." This discomfort motivates them to make changes to their beliefs or attitudes to reduce the feeling of dissonance. In the given scenario, the individual initially held an attitude (opposition to the war) that conflicted with their job requirements (reporting on justifications for the war). This created cognitive dissonance, which motivated them to change their attitude to be more aligned with their job requirements, reducing the feeling of discomfort.

Although You Were Opposed to the War with Iraq, Your