An introduction to cognitive dissonance theory and an overview of

Cognitive dissonance's definition is a feeling of unease when there is tension between one's beliefs, attitudes, values, and one's actions

Examples of such inconsistencies or dissonance could include someone who litters despite caring about the environment, someone who tells a lie

cognitive dissonance COGNITIVE DISSONANCE definition: 1 a state in which there is a difference between your experiences or behaviour and your beliefs… Learn more

cognitive dissonance Cognitive dissonance describes the distressing mental state people often feel when they find themselves behaving in ways which don't fit with