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What exactly does cognitive dissonance mean? (lemmy.goblackcat.com)

submitted 1 year ago by housepanther@lemmy.goblackcat.com to c/psychology@lemmy.ml

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Lately I have been hearing the term "cognitive dissonance" being used a fair amount. I am checking my understanding of it so please bare with me and feel free to correct me if I am wrong. My understanding of the term is that it refers to someone who continues to hold on to their core beliefs despite overwhelming incontrovertible evidence that their beliefs are patently wrong.

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[–] Conyak@lemmy.tf 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think it actually refers to the uncomfortable feeling that comes with contradictory information. It is a reason people don’t want to accept certain ideas even when presented with evidence that support it.