Cognitive Dissonance: Theory, Examples & How to Reduce It

cognitive dissonance  Another common example of cognitive dissonance is the rationalization that takes place when people “cheat” while on a diet How many times have you committed to Summary Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable feeling that can occur when you have conflicting beliefs, values, or behaviors Cognitive

Sometimes when patients engage in a new, more constructive behavior, they can perceive dissonance simply because it is contrary to the way they The theory of cognitive dissonance was molded by Leon Festinger at the beginning of the 1950s It suggests that inconsistencies among cognitions

One example of cognitive dissonance would be believing that bumper cars are immature and then riding in the bumper car with one's younger sibling Another Definition Cognitive dissonance is an experience in which individual's encounter psychological discomfort when they simultaneously have thoughts that are in