Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive Dissonance

Consistency is often sought in people’s beliefs and perceptions, so what happens when our beliefs conflict with those previously held?  The term is used to describe the feeling of discomfort that results from two conflicting beliefs. Where there is a discrepancy between the two something must change to eliminate/reduce the dissonance.  How does it work?

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