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Lets talk about… COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

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Lets talk about…

COGNITIVEDISSONANCE

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So, what is it?

Lets put it in perspective:

Do you have a “bad habit”?

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Do you try to JUSTIFY that habit?

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That’s an example ofCognitive Dissonance!

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“So basically, its when I’m having

conflicting thoughts?”

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So, who uses it?

and…

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YOU!

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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.

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So, What?You may be thinking…

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Well, Cognitive Dissonanceis all about your…

And how you use it.

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In fact, Communication Psychologists

are using Dissonance therapy to

help change people’s attitudes for

the better!

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

as ADHD and bipolar disorder.

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So, that’s COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

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