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The term Ethical Dissonance refers to the inconsistency between a person's unethical behavior and the need to maintain a moral self-image. In this research, we identify the main adjustment strategies people use to reduce ethical dissonance. Specifically, we discuss three psychological mechanisms that enable people to rationalize and condone their unethical behavior: focusing on the social utility of their wrongdoing, employing moral cleansing strategies to turn over a new leaf in their moral ledger, and adopting a strict ethical code as regards other people's unethical lapses. For instance, in line with the first mechanism, our findings show that when people’s dishonesty can benefit others, they are more likely to view dishonesty as morally acceptable, in which case they cheat more but feel less guilty about it.