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Leon Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Leon Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory explains that individuals experience discomfort when holding conflicting thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors. This discomfort pushes individuals to resolve the contradiction by aligning their behavior with their beliefs. For example, if someone believes chocolate cake is bad but desires to eat it, they may choose to refrain from eating it to reduce cognitive dissonance.