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QWhich of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?

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  • A A vegetarian eating meat ✔ ✖
  • B A dog lover owning a cat ✔ ✖
  • C A math teacher tutoring English ✔ ✖
  • D A baseball fan watching a football game ✔ ✖
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Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs or values. An example of cognitive dissonance is a vegetarian eating meat, which goes against their belief in not harming animals.

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