Leo has always believed strongly that fidelity in a marriage is very important.After he has an extramarital affair with Annette, he says to himself, "How could I stop myself? Annette was my soul mate.It had to be." Which dissonance-reducing technique is Leo using?

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Leo is reducing perceived choice by convincing himself that the affair was inevitable because Annette was his "soul mate," thus minimizing his responsibility for the behavior.

Leo Has Always Believed Strongly That Fidelity in a Marriage