Have you ever felt uneasy when your beliefs and actions don’t quite match up? That uncomfortable feeling is called cognitive dissonance. In this video, we break down this common psychological phenomenon, where holding two conflicting beliefs or acting against your values creates mental discomfort.
Using everyday examples, like continuing to smoke even though you know it’s unhealthy, we explore how people cope with cognitive dissonance. Developed by psychologist Leon Festinger, this theory shows how we try to reduce discomfort by justifying our actions, changing our beliefs, or altering our behavior.
Tune in to learn more about how cognitive dissonance affects your decision-making and the ways we adapt to conflicting thoughts.
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