Social psychologists have found that we are most likely to behave in accordance with our attitudes when:

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According to the principle of cognitive consistency, people are most likely to behave in accordance with their attitudes when their attitudes are formed through direct experience and they have a vested interest in the subject. When attitudes are formed through personal experience, they are more salient and have a stronger impact on behavior. Additionally, if individuals have a vested interest in the subject, they are more likely to act on their attitudes because it affects their own self-interest.

Social Psychologists Have Found That We Are Most Likely to Behave