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Which of the following best describes the term 'cognitive dissonance'?

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Which of the following best describes the term 'cognitive dissonance'?
  1. A state of mental confusion.
  2. The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs.
  3. A type of memory loss.
  4. An inability to make decisions.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following best describes the term 'cognitive dissonance'?
  • Step 1: Understand that cognitive dissonance is a term used in psychology.
  • Step 2: Recognize that it involves having two beliefs or ideas that do not agree with each other.
  • Step 3: Realize that this disagreement causes mental discomfort or unease.
  • Step 4: Think of an example, like believing smoking is bad for health but still smoking.
  • Step 5: Conclude that cognitive dissonance is about the struggle between conflicting thoughts.
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