After filing your ballot for an election,you are more convinced than you were before filing the ballot that you voted for the best candidate.This example illustrates the idea that when decisions are _______ individuals engage in a greater amount of dissonance reduction.

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This example illustrates cognitive dissonance theory, which suggests that after making a decision that is irreversible or unchangeable, individuals are more likely to experience dissonance. To reduce this dissonance, they often convince themselves further that they made the right choice, thus engaging in dissonance reduction.

After Filing Your Ballot for an Election,you Are More Convinced