When people act contrary to their self-perceptions as reasonable and sensible people, they experience a feeling known as ________.

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Cognitive dissonance is the feeling of discomfort that arises when a person's behavior conflicts with their self-perception or beliefs. This discomfort can lead to changes in attitudes or behavior to reduce the dissonance. A and B are not accurate descriptions of this phenomenon, and C is not related to this specific concept.

When People Act Contrary to Their Self-Perceptions as Reasonable and Sensible