The Insufficient Justification Effect Refers to the

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Multiple Choice

The insufficient justification effect refers to the

• A) reduction of dissonance by internally justifying one's behaviour when external justification is "insufficient."
• B) reduction of dissonance whenever needed.
• C) reduction of dissonance under extremely stressful situations.
• D) none of the choices are correct.

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