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PSY 203 CH 6-Cognitive Dissonance by Asre Ceren Koca is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Chapter 6 discusses cognitive dissonance, the discomfort experienced when actions contradict self-image, and how individuals justify their behaviors to maintain a positive self-perception. It explores various methods of reducing dissonance, including changing behavior, justifying actions, and the impact of effort on decision-making. The chapter also highlights the implications of dissonance in moral decisions and social behaviors, such as counterattitudinal advocacy and the effectiveness of mild punishment
- Author
- Asre Ceren Koca
- Language
- EN