Which of the following cases contains an element that may lead a politician to correct cognitive dissonance?
A) The politician will get reelected for ignoring the needs of the spotted owl.
B) The politician grew up in the city.
C) A politician does not really care if the spotted owl lives or becomes extinct.
D) The politician has the power to pass legislation to keep the spotted owl from extinction.

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A politician with the power to pass legislation to protect the spotted owl may experience cognitive dissonance if they value environmental conservation but have not acted on it. This dissonance might lead them to take corrective action to align their actions with their values.

Which of the Following Cases Contains an Element That May