cognitive dissonance

Noun

Meaning

cognitive dissonance (countable and uncountable, plural cognitive dissonances)

(psychology) A conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs.

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Synonyms

self-justification

Examples

Aim for slight to moderate cognitive dissonance. Source: Internet

For example, a person who is addicted to smoking cigarettes but also suspects it could be detrimental to his health suffers from cognitive dissonance. Source: Internet

Cognitive dissonance Every view of reality that is introduced in the story is later derided in some way, whether that view is traditional or iconoclastic. Source: Internet

Cognitive dissonance is powerful when it relates to competition and self-concept. Source: Internet

Given the abuse perpetrated by famous directors, beloved coaches, trusted priests and elected politicians, etc., it may be time to tolerate the cognitive dissonance and loosen our positive and negative stereotypes. Source: Internet

One form of cognitive bias is called cognitive dissonance. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

cognitive deterioration cognitive disability cognitive disorder cognitive distortion cognitive dysfunction cognitive dysfunction syndrome