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  1. psychologytoday.com

    Cognitive dissonance, a psychological concept coined by psychologist Leon Festinger, refers to the state of discomfort or unease that arises when conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values are held ...
  2. psychologytoday.com

    Festinger used the term "cognitive dissonance" to refer to cases involving a cognitive inconsistency between an attitude (such as a belief or a desire) and an action, giving rise to ...
  3. simplypsychology.org

    Cognitive dissonance theory, proposed by Leon Festinger, posits that individuals experience discomfort when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes. ... A person could convince themself that it is better to "live for today" than to "save for tomorrow." ... The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 59(2), 177. Brehm, J. W. (1956 ...
  4. verywellmind.com

    History of Cognitive Dissonance . Leon Festinger first proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance, centered on how people try to reach internal consistency. He suggested that people have an inner need to ensure that their beliefs and behaviors are consistent. Inconsistent or conflicting beliefs lead to disharmony, which people strive to avoid.
  5. positivepsychology.com

    This book includes examples of cognitive dissonance in today's world. Find the book on Amazon. 4 Interesting Podcast Episodes on the Subject. The Psych Files is hosted by psychologist Dr. Michael A. Britt and has several episodes on cognitive dissonance: Episode 8: Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Why Contradictions Bother Us So Much
  6. helpguide.org

    The concept of cognitive dissonance emerged in 1957, when Leon Festinger published his theory of social psychology. It was a new way for psychologists to think about how people internalize their values, arrive at certain attitudes or beliefs, and consider the consequences of their actions.
  7. psychologytoday.com

    Cognitive dissonance, or loss of equilibrium, occurs when a person holds two opposing ideas simultaneously. Cognitive dissonance can also occur when people are presented with ideas that directly ...
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