Cognitive Dissonance: Resolving Inner Conflict
We experience discomfort when our beliefs or values conflict with our actions, leading us to modify our attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.
- Have you ever experienced cognitive dissonance? How did it impact your thoughts and actions?
- How can you align your beliefs and actions to reduce cognitive dissonance and live in greater harmony?
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20. Cognitive Dissonance:
We experience discomfort when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes. To resolve this discomfort, we might rationalize or modify our opinions. If you smoke cigarettes but know they're bad for your health, you might convince yourself that the risks are exaggerated.
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