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COGNITIVE DISSONANCE [2 records]

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Record 1 2007-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
DEF

The mental conflict that people experience when they are presented with evidence that their beliefs or assumptions are wrong. The theory of cognitive dissonance asserts that there is a tendency for people to take actions to reduce such dissonance. A person may avoid new information or develop contorted arguments to maintain her beliefs or assumptions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
DEF

État de tension apparaissant lorsqu'un individu détient simultanément deux cognitions (idées, opinions, croyances) qui sont psychologiquement inconsistantes.

Spanish

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