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Stages of cognitive dissonance relief. The inconsistency between behavior and values (motivational engagement stage) triggers a psychological tension called cognitive dissonance. Rationalization is a way of relieving this tension: changing values, changing the behavior, or changing the perception of the behavior help to reduce the dissonance.
