When a person eats an unhealthy diet despite knowing the negative consequences but rationalizes the behavior to decrease the anxiety he or she is experiencing,this behavior is an example of:

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This behavior is an example of cognitive dissonance, as the person is conflicted between their knowledge of the negative consequences of their unhealthy diet and their desire to decrease their anxiety by continuing the behavior. The person is experiencing psychological discomfort or dissonance, which they rationalize by finding justifications for their behavior.

When a Person Eats an Unhealthy Diet Despite Knowing the Negative