Those Americans are likely in a state of cognitive dissonance. Having voted for Trump is inconsistent with their dawning realization that he is manifestly unfit for office in general and to lead ...

The minute we make any decision—I think COVID-19 is serious; no, I’m sure it is a hoax—we begin to justify the wisdom of our choice and find reasons to dismiss the alternative.

Cognitive dissonance is the motivational mechanism that underlies the reluctance to admit mistakes or accept scientific findings even when those findings can save our lives. The cognitive dissonance ...

The theory of cognitive dissonance states that it occurs when someone holds two or ... I am a retired Registered Investment Advisor with 12 years experience as head of an investment management firm.

The reality is that cognitive dissonance isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can motivate you to improve your overall decision-making. Advertisement. 1. Consider what is actually making you anxious.

Consider the following example of cognitive dissonance in action. Suppose your client, Keith, is nervous that the markets are too high and are going to fall in the near future.

Thomas Plante (@ThomasPlante) Augustin Cardinal Bea, SJ professor of psychology at Santa Clara University, is a faculty scholar with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and an adjunct clinical ...

Those Americans are likely in a state of cognitive dissonance. Having voted for Trump is inconsistent with their dawning realization that he is manifestly unfit for office in general and to lead ...

Cognitive dissonance: A person may dislike the physical side effects of smoking but feel the act of smoking is relaxing and helps in other ways, such as alleviating their stress.