TABLE 2.
Specific emotions associated with specific reduction strategies.
| Emotion experienced during dissonance | Dissonance-reduction strategy | Emotional outcome after success |
| Anger | Attitude bolstering | Satisfaction |
| Irritation | Denial of responsibility | Relief |
| Anxiety/Fear | Avoidance Denial of information Forgetting | Relief |
| Guilt | Behavioral change | Serenity |
| Shame | Distraction Escape | Sadness |