About Cognitive Dissonance
- Cognitive Dissonance (CD) is generally defined as a ‘the mental conflict or discomfort which occurs when a person holds conflicting beliefs or when actions contradict their beliefs’.
- Signs to Identify CD
- Feeling uncomfortable before doing something or making a decision.
- Trying to justify or rationalize a decision that you've made or an action you have taken.
- Feeling embarrassed or ashamed about something you've done and trying to hide your actions from other people.
- Experiencing guilt or regret about something you've done in the past.
Rationale/Causes
- Forced Compliance: Because of external expectations, you could occasionally find yourself acting in ways that are inconsistent ....
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