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Cognitive dissonance theory (Festinger) predicts that when attitudes and behaviors conflict, people will:

A Always change their behavior
B Experience discomfort and may change attitudes or behavior to reduce it
C Ignore the conflict entirely
D Become more committed to the conflicting behavior

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Cognitive dissonance creates psychological tension; people are motivated to reduce it by changing attitudes, behavior, or adding consonant cognitions.

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