Define Cognitive Dissonance

question 25

Essay

Define cognitive dissonance.Describe the conditions under which people are more likely to try to reduce it,and ways that people do this.Give an example of a time when you felt cognitive dissonance in your own life,and describe how you dealt with it.

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Definitions:

Principles of Social Justice

Foundational guidelines aimed at ensuring equitable treatment, opportunities, and outcomes for all members of society, often addressing issues of inequality and discrimination.

Rawls

A reference to John Rawls, an influential American political philosopher known for his theories of justice and “the original position” in social contract theory.

Assigning Rights

The process of determining and allocating particular legal or moral entitlements or responsibilities to individuals or entities.

Distinguishing Features

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