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Political Motivation and Emotion
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Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a positive self-image and seek consistency in their beliefs and attitudes?
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Cognitive Dissonance Theory
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Cognitive Dissonance Theory proposes that individuals experience psychological discomfort when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes, and are motivated to reduce this discomfort by changing their beliefs or behaviors.