
We “lie” to ourselves as we like our thoughts to be consonant.
The cognitive dissonance theory was coined by Leon Festinger (1957). Festinger suggests that our thoughts can show three relationships Continue reading
We “lie” to ourselves as we like our thoughts to be consonant.
The cognitive dissonance theory was coined by Leon Festinger (1957). Festinger suggests that our thoughts can show three relationships Continue reading
Posted in Attitudes, Psychology, Social Psychology
Tagged attitudes, justification, leon festinger, rationalization
Why is it that some people hold extreme political or religious attitudes? First, we need to understand the nature of such attitudes. Here are two quotes, which I think, emphasize it: