Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a person holds two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time. It can lead to feelings of confusion, guilt, and anxiety. This article will explore what cognitive dissonance is
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In the field of psychology, cognitive dissonance is described as a mental phenomenon in which people unknowingly or subconsciously hold fundamentally conflicting cognitions. Being confronted by situations that create this dissonance or highlight these inconsistencies motivates change in their cognitions or actions to reduce this dissonance, maybe by changing a belief, by explaining something away, or by taking actions that reduce perceived inconsistency.