Cognitive dissonance

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Cognitive dissonance theory

Theory that argues that we experience dissonance when acting in a way contrary to our beliefs

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Dissonance

Discomfort that motivates us to reduce negative feelings

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How to reduce dissonance

  • Change the contradictory behavior

  • Rationalize the behavior


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Importance of self-consistency

Self-consistency crucial to maintain self-esteem

“I am a logical person, so I don’t do bad things'“