About Cognitive Dissonance

• Cognitive Dissonance (CD) is generally defined as a ‘the mental conflict or discomfort which occurs when a person holds conflicting beliefs or when actions contradict their beliefs’.
• Signs to Identify CD
  • Feeling uncomfortable before doing something or making a decision.
  • Trying to justify or rationalize a decision that you've made or an action you have taken.
  • Feeling embarrassed or ashamed about something you've done and trying to hide your actions from other people.
  • Experiencing guilt or regret about something you've done in the past.

Rationale/Causes

• Forced Compliance: Because of external expectations, you could occasionally find yourself acting in ways that are inconsistent ....