Elliot Aronson modified Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory in his proposal of self-consistency dissonance theory.The main idea of Aronson's modification is

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Aronson's modification focuses on the idea that dissonance is particularly strong when people act in ways that are inconsistent with their view of themselves, especially if those actions are seen as immoral or unintelligent. This emphasizes the role of self-concept in the experience of dissonance.

Elliot Aronson Modified Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory in His Proposal