In order to restore consistency,
one thought most be changed.
Ex. Smoking regularly and thinking
it is not that bad.
Change the actions in order to be
consistent between thoughts and
behavior.
Ex. Knowing that smoking is bad
so quit smoking.
Rationalize the inconsistency by
adding new thoughts into the
mix- thoughts.
Ex. Knowing that smoking is bad,
still smoke regularly, but having a
healthy life aside from that.
Trivialize the inconsistency
problem completely.
Ex. Smoking regularly and don't care
about it being bad.