The uncomfortable tension felt when our behaviour and attitudes are inconsistent with each other is called:
A)neglect.
B)cognitive dissonance.
C)cognitive distance.
D)emotional intelligence.
E)cognitive justification.

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Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort or tension that arises when an individual's behaviour or attitudes are inconsistent with each other. This discomfort may lead the individual to adjust either their behaviour or attitudes to restore consistency and reduce the dissonance. Neglect, cognitive distance, emotional intelligence, and cognitive justification are not relevant concepts in this context.

The Uncomfortable Tension Felt When Our Behaviour and Attitudes Are