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Video: Cognitive Dissonance Theory & Examples - cognitive dissonance The theory of cognitive dissonance is elegantly simple: it states that inconsistency between two cognitions creates an aversive state akin to hunger or thirst cognitive dissonance Post-decisional dissonance occurs after making a decision that is irrevocable, or that would be very difficult to reverse This type of cognitive dissonance

cognitive dissonance Another common example of cognitive dissonance is the rationalization that takes place when people “cheat” while on a diet How many times have you committed to