A state of tension that occurs when a person simultaneously holds two cognitions that are psychologically inconsistent is called:
A) cognitive dissonance.
B) the fundamental attribution error.
C) the validity effect.
D) deindividuation.

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Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort or psychological stress experienced by a person when they hold two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or ideas. This can lead the individual to modify their beliefs or behaviors in order to reduce the discomfort and achieve a sense of consistency or harmony. The other options, such as the fundamental attribution error, validity effect, and deindividuation, refer to different concepts in social psychology that do not directly relate to cognitive dissonance.

A State of Tension That Occurs When a Person Simultaneously