COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive Dissonance

Explanation of the theory:

This cognitive dissonance theory asserts that human beings often have contradictory beliefs with the actions they take, or other beliefs they have. This dissonance creates a tension and tension reduction is automatically applied by changing our estimates by a certain degree. Cognitive Dissonance is when you have two good choices and make your decision, you find yourself unsure or doubt about the choice you make. You may have to minimize the importance of choice in order to reassure you.

Individual Interpretations:

This theory gives a basic explanation for how humans react when they act out their beliefs. We can not take actions that we deem bad, so we either cease the action or believe that we are right.

Scientific Theory

This theory explains that the dissonance is and how it is created with predicting what will happen when we experience it. It is placed in the most general terms possible simple and could be applied to any thought or action. The theory of cognitive dissonance could be proved false through testing and prompt further research on specific aspects of the concept.

The ideas and implications:

The theory of cognitive dissonance implies that when there is tension, we change a belief or action. Several times, selective exposure is performed, which focuses its attention on certain aspects only when tension is not created. This selective exposure prevents dissonance. This theory also implies that we experience dissonance over when the issue is more important, where we put off a decision and the decision is final.



Example:

This theory could be used in the context of persuasion in a variety of ways. When traders want to persuade their audience to buy a product or perform a subject, they must convince them that it is a good deed and if their beliefs do not match ...