When Jacey experiences _____,she modifies her behavior to make it consistent with her beliefs.This reduces the anxiety provoked by the inconsistency;thus,her change in behavior has been _____ reinforced.
A)cognitive dissonance;positively
B)cognitive dissonance;negatively
C)existential angst;positively
D)existential angst;negatively

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Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person experiences discomfort due to a conflict between their beliefs and behaviors. Modifying behavior to align with beliefs reduces this discomfort, which is an example of negative reinforcement because it removes the unpleasant feeling of dissonance.

When Jacey Experiences _____,She Modifies Her Behavior to Make It