The state of unpleasant psychological tension that motivates people to reduce our inconsistencies and return to a more consistent state is referred to as:
A. the self-serving bias
B. attribution
C. prejudice
D. cognitive dissonance
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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