The idea that attitude change is driven by efforts to reduce the tension that emerges when one's attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent is called ________ theory.

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Cognitive dissonance theory explains how people strive to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) caused by inconsistencies between their attitudes and behaviors by changing their attitudes or behaviors.

The Idea That Attitude Change Is Driven by Efforts to Reduce