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Lets talk about…

COGNITIVEDISSONANCE

So, what is it?

Lets put it in perspective:

Do you have a “bad habit”?

Do you try to JUSTIFY that habit?

That’s an example ofCognitive Dissonance!

“So basically, its when I’m having

conflicting thoughts?”

So, who uses it?

and…

YOU!

Do you tend to watch only one news station?

Do you have preferences to a certain political party?

You may even use it to justify what you know is a bad habit/choice.

So, What?You may be thinking…

Well, Cognitive Dissonanceis all about your…

And how you use it.

In fact, Communication Psychologists

are using Dissonance therapy to

help change people’s attitudes for

the better!

Dissonance Therapy is being used to treat children and with behavioral issues such

as ADHD and bipolar disorder.

So, that’s COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

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