To relieve dissonance, people will try to change ________, so that attitudes, beliefs, and behavior will once again support one another.

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Dissonance occurs when there is a lack of harmony between attitudes, beliefs, and behavior. To relieve this discomfort, people will try to change their cognitions (beliefs or attitudes) rather than the subject of their dissonance, their values or their actions. This helps to restore consistency between their thoughts and actions.

To Relieve Dissonance, People Will Try to Change ________, So