Cognitive dissonance theory proposes that individuals have cognitive knowledge about themselves and their environment, and experience mental discomfort when these beliefs are inconsistent or incompatible, motivating them to change their behavior or actions to resolve the dissonance. Cognitive dissonance impacts how people interact with and communicate with others, and when leveraged productively can enhance education and support healthier lifestyles.

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2. Cognitive Dissonance I DON’T KNOW WHAT THAT IS!!!

3. Do not worry! Cognitive dissonance theory is based on a principal that an individual has cognitive knowledge about themselves, their attitudes, and their environment.

4. Like domino’s If one cognitive element follows another they are described as consonant.

5. Dissonance Dissonance occurs when we experience incompatible beliefs or actions and is marked by inconsistency. When mental discomfort (dissonance) is high we are motivated to change behavior or actions to make things more comfortable.

6. It is important to remember Cognitive dissonance has a meaningful impact on the way we communicate with and interact with others. Leveraged productively it can lead to enhanced educational opportunities and healthier lifestyles.

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