
Cognitive dissonance and mental gymnastics
All In The Mind
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Harnessing Cognitive Dissonance for Behavior Change
In this chapter, the hosts explore how cognitive dissonance can be utilized to encourage attitude and behavior change. They discuss examples such as asking smokers to present on the harms of smoking, inducing dissonance and potentially leading to change. The importance of reframing, adding consonant cognitions, and taking small steps in behavior change is also emphasized.
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