What is cognitive dissonance?

A. A type of memory error
B. A psychological conflict resulting from incongruent beliefs and behaviors
C. An emotional response to stress
D. A form of social influence

Answer: A psychological conflict resulting from incongruent beliefs and behaviors

Additional Information: Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort experienced when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, leading to an alteration in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the discomfort.

Subjects: Psychology

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