Define Cognitive Dissonance

question 73

Essay

Define cognitive dissonance.Review Festinger and Carlsmith's (1959)classic demonstration of cognitive dissonance,being sure to identify the independent and dependent variables in their study.Suggest one real-world example potentially involving cognitive dissonance and indicate several ways that dissonance may be reduced in the situation you describe.

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Definitions:

Display Rules

Norms or guidelines within a culture or society that dictate how emotions should be expressed or suppressed.

Socially Acceptable

Behaviors or norms that are considered appropriate or polite in the context of societal standards and expectations.

Showing Emotion

involves expressing feelings such as happiness, anger, or sadness through facial expressions, body language, and vocal tones.

Detecting Lies

The process of identifying instances of deception through various means, including verbal and non-verbal cues, and technological aids.