The emotional experience that occurs when our beliefs, feelings, and behavior are inconsistent with each other is called: cognitive justification. cognitive dissonance. cognitive distance. neglect.

Jane is a new therapist who works with couples and families. her decision was motivated by her sister melinda’s experience of spousal abuse. when jane meets with her supervisor to review cases, he points out that jane takes sides with her female clients when they cry or describe intense conflicts with their husbands. she believes her supervisor is blind to the signs of abuse. what critical thinking pitfall do jane’s reactions show?