One technique that a person may use to reduce cognitive dissonance is changing their conflicting behaviors to match their attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Conflicting Behaviors

Actions or responses that are contradictory or opposed to one another, often causing confusion or internal conflict.

Attitudes

Attitudes are psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.