Cognitive dissonance is more likely to occur when a person feels that her actions are ___________ and when the counter-attitudinal behaviour __________ her sense of self-worth.
A)freely chosen; threatens
B)freely chosen; enhance
C)coerced; threatens
D)coerced; enhances

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Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is a conflict between one's beliefs and actions, especially when actions are freely chosen and threaten one's sense of self-worth, leading to discomfort and a motivation to reduce the dissonance.

Cognitive Dissonance Is More Likely to Occur When a Person