Cognitive Dissonance Theory

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carl_A._Ross
gptkbp:applies_to decision making
behavioral change
attitude change
gptkbp:can_lead_to rationalization
change in attitudes
change in beliefs
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:1957
gptkbp:examines gptkb:academic_journal
psychological literature
sociological literature
gptkbp:has_programs consumer behavior
health behavior change
political psychology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cognitive Dissonance Theory
gptkbp:influence interpersonal relationships
group dynamics
moral decision making
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Festinger's_experiments
the $1 vs $20 experiment
the effort justification effect
the free choice paradigm
the insufficient justification effect
gptkbp:is_challenged_by cognitive consistency theory
the dual process theory
the theory of planned behavior
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of empirical support
overemphasizing rationality
neglecting emotional factors
gptkbp:is_described_as the role of emotions in decision making
the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values
the desire for self-affirmation
the need for cognitive consistency
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:philosopher
cognitive psychology
self-help literature
neuroscience
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:cultural_factors
social norms
personal values
gptkbp:is_related_to social psychology
self-perception theory
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:Economist
sociology courses
psychology courses
gptkbp:is_supported_by case studies
empirical research
meta-analyses
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:education
gptkb:psychologist
marketing
gptkbp:proposed_by gptkb:Leon_Festinger
gptkbp:reduces changing behaviors
changing beliefs
adding new cognitions