Research by Bastian and colleagues (2012) shows that meat-eaters are less likely to attribute a ""mind"" to animals in order to alleviate the dissonance caused by eating meat products. This increased tendency to agree with statements such as ""animals don't think and feel pain"" in order to justify meat-eating is an example of:

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This is an example of adding cognitions, where individuals add new beliefs or thoughts (e.g., "animals don't think and feel pain") to justify their behavior and reduce cognitive dissonance.

Research by Bastian and Colleagues (2012) Shows That Meat-Eaters Are