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How can cognitive dissonance be defined?
The clash of mind when making choices between conflicting thoughts
What did Leon Festinger propose in the theory of Cognitive Dissonance?
Human beings strive for internal psychological consistency
What is an example of cognitive dissonance according to the text?
A smoker knowing that smoking is injurious to health
What do human beings strive for in relation to cognitive dissonance?
Internal psychological consistency
What is one of the causes of cognitive dissonance mentioned in the text?
Forced compliance behavior
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