• An example of somebody displaying cognitively [dissonant] behaviour would be a situation where the persons views, [values], beliefs etc are contradicted or opposed by one or other persons causing them mental (psychological) stress. At this point a state of cognition is triggered effectively causing them to [refute], reject


    Cognitive dissonance meaning & definition 1 of Cognitive dissonance.


  • A condition of [conflict] or anxiety resulting from inconsistency between ones beliefs [and ones] actions, such as opposing the [slaughter] of animals and eating meat.

    Cognitive dissonance meaning & definition 2 of Cognitive dissonance.


  • a state in which there is a difference between your experiences or behaviour and your beliefs about what is true:

    Cognitive dissonance meaning & definition 3 of Cognitive dissonance.


  • Cognitive dissonance describes the discomfort experienced when two cognitions are incompatible with each other. A cognition is a piece of knowledge, such as a: thought. attitude. personal value.

    Cognitive dissonance meaning & definition 4 of Cognitive dissonance.

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