According to the cognitive dissonance theory, when attitudes and behavior conflict, individuals tend to reduce cognitive dissonance by

A) changing their attitudes to fit the behavior.
B) moving on to a different task.
C) ignoring the conflict.
D) consulting others.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A concept in social psychology that describes the discomfort felt by an individual who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Attitudes

Psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Conflict

A situation or internal state of discord arising from opposing or incompatible forces, desires, or interests.