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What is the theory of cognitive dissonance?
What is the theory of cognitive dissonance?
- The discomfort that people feel when two cognitions conflict (correct)
- The process by which sane people can succumb to fantastic thinking and self-destructive behavior
- The need to justify our actions and commitments
- The most powerful determinant of human behavior
Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance?
Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance?
- Animals
- Leon Festinger (correct)
- Aronson
- Smoking
What is one way to reduce cognitive dissonance according to the text?
What is one way to reduce cognitive dissonance according to the text?
- Change our behavior
- Justify the behavior by changing one of the dissonant cognitions
- Justify the behavior by adding new cognitions
- All of the above (correct)
What is the most powerful determinant of human behavior according to the text?
What is the most powerful determinant of human behavior according to the text?
What did Aronson contribute to the definition of cognitive dissonance?
What did Aronson contribute to the definition of cognitive dissonance?
What is cognitive dissonance?
What is cognitive dissonance?
What did Aronson contribute to the definition of cognitive dissonance?
What did Aronson contribute to the definition of cognitive dissonance?
Who posed the theory of cognitive dissonance?
Who posed the theory of cognitive dissonance?
What is one way to reduce cognitive dissonance?
What is one way to reduce cognitive dissonance?
What is the main reason behind the need to reduce cognitive dissonance according to the text?
What is the main reason behind the need to reduce cognitive dissonance according to the text?
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Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive Dissonance
The internal discomfort we experience when our beliefs, actions, or attitudes clash.
Who proposed cognitive dissonance?
Who proposed cognitive dissonance?
Leon Festinger, a renowned social psychologist, proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance in 1957.
What's a motivating force behind cognitive dissonance?
What's a motivating force behind cognitive dissonance?
Cognitive dissonance is a powerful motivator that can lead to significant behavioral changes.
What's the main driver of behavior?
What's the main driver of behavior?
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What did Aronson contribute to cognitive dissonance?
What did Aronson contribute to cognitive dissonance?
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How do people reduce dissonance?
How do people reduce dissonance?
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How do people reduce cognitive dissonance?
How do people reduce cognitive dissonance?
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What's the key to understanding cognitive dissonance?
What's the key to understanding cognitive dissonance?
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What are the implications of cognitive dissonance?
What are the implications of cognitive dissonance?
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What is the main reason for reducing cognitive dissonance?
What is the main reason for reducing cognitive dissonance?
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Study Notes
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
- The theory of cognitive dissonance proposes that people experience discomfort or mental stress when they hold two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.
Origins of the Theory
- The theory of cognitive dissonance was proposed by Leon Festinger.
Reducing Cognitive Dissonance
- One way to reduce cognitive dissonance is by changing one's behavior to align with the dissonant cognition.
Determinant of Human Behavior
- According to the text, cognitive dissonance is the most powerful determinant of human behavior.
Contributions to the Definition
- Elliot Aronson contributed to the definition of cognitive dissonance by providing a more comprehensive understanding of the concept.
Reducing Dissonance: Motivation
- The main reason behind the need to reduce cognitive dissonance is to alleviate the mental stress or discomfort caused by holding contradictory beliefs or values.
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