Which of the following cases contains an element that may lead a politician to correct cognitive dissonance?
A)The politician is a male.
B)The politician has the power to pass legislation to keep the spotted owl from extinction.
C)The politician will get re-elected for ignoring the needs of the spotted owl.
D)The politician grew up in the city.
E)A politician does not really care if the spotted owl lives or becomes extinct.

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Passing legislation to protect the spotted owl may conflict with the politician's beliefs or interests such as the interests of corporations or constituents that do not support the protection of the owl. This conflict may create cognitive dissonance, and the politician may have to justify or adjust their beliefs to resolve it.

Which of the Following Cases Contains an Element That May