Define and describe Cognitive Dissonance.
Define and describe Cognitive Dissonance. Give an example and explain in the example the three different ways dissonance can be reduced. How do you think dissonance is most often reduced?
Examples of Cognitive Dissonance
You want to be healthy, but you don’t exercise regularly or eat a nutritious diet. You feel guilty as a result. You know that smoking (or drinking too much) is harmful to your health, but you do it anyway. You rationalize this action by pointing to your high stress levels.
