"If I said it,it must be true,because I've reduced the inconsistency of my beliefs and behavior." This best describes the:

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This statement is reflective of the cognitive dissonance theory, which proposes that individuals experience psychological discomfort when their beliefs and behaviors are inconsistent, and they will seek to reduce this dissonance by changing one of these elements. In this case, the individual has reduced the inconsistency by convincing themselves that what they have said is true, even if it may not be objectively accurate.

"If I Said It,it Must Be True,because I've Reduced the Inconsistency