Your choice of whether or not to try to reduce feelings of cognitive dissonance is affected by _______________.
A) all of these
B) your perception of the importance of the elements that are creating the dissonance
C) the amount of influence you feel you have over these elements
D) the rewards involved in the dissonance

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All of these factors influence our decision to try to reduce cognitive dissonance. Our perception of the importance of the conflicting elements, our perceived control over the situation, and the potential rewards involved all impact our motivation to reduce dissonance.

Your Choice of Whether or Not to Try to Reduce