Real-Life Examples of Cognitive Dissonance. Alexei von Jawkensky/The Athenaeum (2) By. Moira Lawler. Updated on October 22, 2022. Medically Reviewed. by. Seth Gillihan, PhD. ON THIS PAGE.

Cognitive dissonance is a common occurrence. We'll explore common examples and give you tips for resolving mental conflicts.

The definition of cognitive dissonance, plus how it affects your relationships, advertising and other communications, and your day-to-day life.

Cognitive Dissonance Examples. To help give you the idea, ... You’ve been a card-carrying member of the same political party your whole adult life. You never voted for anyone in another party.

Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort a person ... Read on to learn more about cognitive dissonance, including examples, ... If that same person believes the COVID-19 pandemic is real but ...

Here's an everyday example of cognitive dissonance. You're a liberal voter (or a conservative voter – it works equally well in both instances) and you read a newspaper article about an African ...

A man once asked for some of my chewing gum. When I refused him, he explained that he didn’t want it anyway ... Source: Geralt/Pixabay I’ll be the first to admit that the term ‘cognitive ...

Amara* had always associated success with stability – the kind rooted in a familiar neighbourhood and a fulfilling career, all within the close-knit community she grew up in. As the daughter of ...