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Cognitive Dissonance definitions

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  • Cognitive Dissonance
    A state of psychological tension arising from holding conflicting attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors, often motivating change to reduce discomfort.
  • Consonant Thoughts
    Mental states where attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors logically align, resulting in psychological harmony and comfort.
  • Dissonant Thoughts
    Mental states where attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors directly oppose each other, creating internal conflict.
  • Psychological Tension
    An uncomfortable feeling resulting from inconsistency between one's thoughts and actions, prompting a desire for resolution.
  • Cognitive Consistency
    A preferred mental state where beliefs and behaviors are in agreement, supporting psychological well-being.
  • Attitude
    A mental position or feeling toward a person, object, or idea, which can conflict with behavior to produce discomfort.
  • Behavior
    Observable actions that may or may not align with personal beliefs, influencing internal harmony or conflict.
  • Justification
    A mental strategy used to explain or rationalize conflicting actions or beliefs, often to reduce internal discomfort.
  • Belief Change
    A method for resolving internal conflict by altering one's original thoughts to better align with actions.
  • Behavior Change
    A strategy for reducing psychological discomfort by modifying actions to match existing beliefs.
  • Internal Conflict
    A struggle within the mind caused by opposing thoughts or actions, often leading to discomfort.
  • Motivation
    An internal drive to resolve discomfort caused by inconsistency between beliefs and behaviors.
  • Harmony
    A state achieved when thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors are in agreement, reducing psychological discomfort.