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What is the inconsistency called that creates discomfort that leads us to alter our attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors in order to restore harmony?

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The correct answer is cognitive dissonance.

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological term used to describe the feelings of discomfort and uneasiness that people experience due to conflicting behaviors, beliefs and attitudes. These feelings of uneasiness lead people to alter their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors in order to restore harmony.
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