With ____, people rationalise their behaviour so as to bring their attitudes into line with their actions.
A)subjective norms
B)attitude polarisation
C)divergent bias
D)cognitive dissonance

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Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort experienced by a person when they simultaneously hold two or more contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values. In order to reduce this discomfort, people may rationalise their behaviour to bring their attitudes in line with their actions. For example, if someone is a heavy smoker but also knows that smoking is bad for their health, they may reduce their dissonance by telling themselves that they only smoke occasionally, or that they will quit soon. This is one way in which cognitive dissonance can lead to attitude change.

With ____, People Rationalise Their Behaviour So as to Bring