A person who is experiencing cognitive dissonance might justify the dissonance if he has ________ control over his actions.
A)some
B)total
C)almost total
D)little or no

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If a person has little or no control over their actions, they may justify their cognitive dissonance as being outside of their control, rather than acknowledging their own inconsistency. This allows them to maintain a sense of psychological harmony even in the face of conflicting beliefs or behaviors.

A Person Who Is Experiencing Cognitive Dissonance Might Justify the Dissonance