Category: human developmental cognition

• Cognitive Dissonance

  Humans strive for a harmonious and peaceful life. But, it is not always practically easy. As an example, Tom believes that consuming meat is immoral (belief) but he finds it difficult to stop eating meat (attitude). There arises a natural internal conflict between his belief and his attitude that leads Tom with discomfort. In Social…

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  February 28, 2020

  animal cognition, Cognition, human developmental cognition, Social Psychology

  Cognition, cognitive dissonance, psychology