Though Celeste knew that a political candidate was dishonest and immoral, she worked on the candidate's campaign anyway. What might explain how Celeste was able to take on this job?

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Cognitive dissonance theory explains how individuals may experience discomfort when holding two conflicting beliefs or attitudes, such as knowing a candidate is dishonest yet still working for them. To reduce this discomfort, Celeste might justify her actions by altering her beliefs or downplaying the candidate's negative traits.

Though Celeste Knew That a Political Candidate Was Dishonest and Immoral