When our behaviours are inconsistent with our values or beliefs,we are not likely to experience cognitive dissonance if

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According to cognitive dissonance theory, one way to reduce the discomfort of inconsistency between behavior and values/beliefs is to find external justifications for the behavior. Therefore, if we can point to external factors that led us to behave inconsistently with our values or beliefs, we are less likely to experience cognitive dissonance. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are more likely to increase the possibility of cognitive dissonance because they involve factors that make the inconsistency more salient or personally relevant.

When Our Behaviours Are Inconsistent with Our Values or Beliefs,we