Anna missed her curfew by 3 hours and she feels bad that she let her parents down. To make herself feel better, she thinks of what a good student she is. This process of reflecting upon an important self-identity to reduce dissonance is known as:

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This process of reflecting upon an important self-identity to reduce dissonance is known as self-affirmation. Anna is focusing on a positive aspect of herself (being a good student) to alleviate the negative feelings she has about breaking her curfew.

Anna Missed Her Curfew by 3 Hours and She Feels