According to dissonance theory, if you believe that speeding is wrong, but you speed anyway after waking up late for work, which of the following might you do to reduce dissonance?
A) Emphasize your strong work ethic to justify speeding just this once in order to get to work on time
B) Decide that the speed limit is too low in your neighborhood
C) Notice a driver that is driving faster than you and decide that you are not speeding that much
D) All of the above

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According to dissonance theory, individuals seek to reduce or eliminate inconsistencies between their beliefs and actions. In this scenario, all the options (A, B, and C) represent ways to reduce cognitive dissonance by justifying the action of speeding, either by rationalizing the behavior, altering the perception of the speed limit, or comparing oneself to others who are speeding more.

According to Dissonance Theory, If You Believe That Speeding Is