_________ is the psychological discomfort a person experiences when simultaneously holding two or more conflicting cognitions.
A) perceived stress
B) counterproductive work behavior
C) psychological dissonance
D) cognitive dissonance
E) affective discomfort

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The term described in the question is cognitive dissonance. It refers to the mental stress and discomfort a person experiences when their beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors are inconsistent with each other. This psychological discomfort can motivate people to change their attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance and achieve consistency.

_________ Is the Psychological Discomfort a Person Experiences When Simultaneously