Known as one of the most intensively studied theories, Cognitive Dissonance (CD) theory was developed by American social psychologist Leon Festinger in 1957. He proposed individuals have a core belief system that affects attitude and actions. When conflict to this core arises, a person naturally...
This essay is written to understand the nature of human behavior in the context of everyday life using the perspective of Social Exchange Theory and Cognitive Dissonance. Firstly, it will be mentioning about the definition of both the theories. Then, founder of the theories and...
Contentions in the psychological literature abound when it comes to intrapsychic phenomena, and self-deception is no exception. Self-deception is understandably difficult to measure, since it is difficult to discern whether a person is subconsciously aware of the truth or not. It is even further to...
Cognitive dissonance is an individual’s psychological discomfort caused by two inconsistent thoughts. It refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. This then produces a feeling of mental discomfort leading to a change in one of the attitudes, beliefs or behaviors to reduce...
Cognitive dissonance has a huge role in the movie. There are many instances of cognitive dissonance that are worth mentioning. The first occurrence of cognitive dissonance is the flashback between Truman and Sylvia, Truman’s first love. Sylvia had been an extra on the show and...
Cognitive Dissonance In 1959, the Cognitive Dissonance Theory was introduced in an attempt to explain the discomfort one experiences when they hold two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values. It’s a blend of cognition and motivation, and as Elliot Aronson tried to explain, “It’s...
Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that will impact roughly 8% of the U.S. adult population at some point in their lives. This statistic does not represent the millions of individuals who experience trauma every year, and do not go on...
Introduction The research paper addresses the critical theory of communication that defines the issues or events in the story. Researchers raise main questions regarding the consumption of red meat and differ distinctively on its impact on consumers. Different researchers defend their points of view through...
Frantz Fanon, a renowned psychiatrist and philosopher, is best known for his groundbreaking work on decolonization and the psychological effects of colonialism on individuals. One of the key concepts that Fanon introduced in his work is the theory of cognitive dissonance, which explores the inner...
Introduction Cognitive dissonance, a term coined by Leon Festinger in 1957, refers to the psychological discomfort that arises from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors simultaneously. This mental conflict leads individuals to adopt strategies to reduce the dissonance and achieve cognitive harmony....
