Carlos claims to hate alcohol, but has a drink every night at the end of his work shift. Which of the following would be most likely to explain how Carlos reduces the cognitive dissonance he likely experiences?
1) He convinces himself that his drink is not actually alcohol
2) He believes that having a drink helps him relax after work
3) He thinks that his hatred for alcohol is not as strong as he thought
4) He rationalizes that having a drink is a reward for his hard work