Cognitive consistency refers to A) discounting ideas and information that contradict existing views. B) making decisions the same way they were made in the past. C) assuming that things will work out for the best. D) believing that current events are comparable to past events.

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Cognitive consistency refers to the tendency to seek consistency or congruity between one's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Option A represents this concept by ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts existing views to maintain consistency in beliefs. Option B describes cognitive inertia, while option C and D do not accurately represent cognitive consistency.

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