Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone
BS 175 Carol Tavris explains Cognitive Dissonance
Aug 28, 2020
Dr. Carol Tavris discusses Cognitive Dissonance, its impact on beliefs and behaviors. Explores societal divisions, self-justification, and decision-making. Highlights examples like Sarah Silverman's reaction and the role of forgiveness. Examines cognitive dissonance during the COVID pandemic and in political contexts. Emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in navigating conflicting beliefs.
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- Cognitive dissonance theory explains mental conflicts from conflicting beliefs, justifying choices to align with self-image.
- Partisan identities strongly influence thought processes, leading to maintaining loyalty to political figures despite contradictory evidence.
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Cognitive Dissonance and Human Behavior
Cognitive dissonance theory explains how individuals strive to reduce mental conflicts that arise from conflicting beliefs or actions. The theory delves into how people justify their choices and behavior to align with their self-image. Experimentation has validated the swift onset of self-justification post-decision. The pyramid of choice exemplifies divergent paths individuals take after making different choices, often leading to significant attitude shifts.
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