Which of the following is NOT a typical way of reducing cognitive dissonance?
A) Forgetting about our past statements that contradict our behavior
B) Changing our behavior to bring it into line with dissonant cognitions
C) Justifying our behavior by changing dissonant cognitions
D) Justifying our behavior by adding new cognitions

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Forgetting about our past statements that contradict our behavior is not a typical way of reducing cognitive dissonance. The other three options (changing behavior, justifying behavior by changing/dismissing/addition of cognitions) are commonly used methods to reduce cognitive dissonance.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Typical Way of Reducing