Your text describes several situations in which a person may decide to behave immorally, a behavior which is likely to arouse a fair amount of cognitive dissonance. How are people most likely to reduce this dissonance stemming from an immoral act such as lying or cheating?
A) Change the behavior and act morally
B) Add cognitions
C) Change their attitude about the immoral behavior
D) Bolster their decision through downward social comparison

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According to the text, people are most likely to reduce cognitive dissonance stemming from an immoral act by changing their attitude about the immoral behavior. This may involve rationalizing the behavior or convincing oneself that it was necessary or justified in some way. It is less common for people to change their behavior or add cognitions to reduce dissonance, and downward social comparison may actually increase dissonance in this context.

Your Text Describes Several Situations in Which a Person May