Riley really hates to work out. She does not have the time in her day nor the energy, even though she knows it is good for her to do so. She feels bad about not exercising so she tells herself that she does not believe the research about the benefits of working out. What is Riley doing to make herself feel better?
A) rationalizing the inconsistency
B) changing her behavior
C) changing her belief
D) having congruous thoughts

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Riley is rationalizing the inconsistency between her actions (not working out) and her knowledge of its benefits by telling herself she does not believe in the research, thus making herself feel better about not exercising.

Riley Really Hates to Work Out