Melania has always wanted to go to college at MIT. She applied but was not accepted to MIT; however, she was accepted at Michigan Tech. At first, she was crushed, but then she started telling all her teachers and friends that "Michigan Tech is a far more interesting school." Her statement reflects an attempt to reduce .

cognitive dissonance

Explanation:

It occurs when a person holds on to two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or participates in an action that goes against one of these three, and experiences psychological stress because of his or her actions.

nobles

explanation:

someone who has high morals and ideals or people who are royalty or who have good breeding. an example of noble is a person who is always honest and charitable. an example of noble is a king.

yes                                            

explanation:

just cause