What is Cognitive Dissonance?
Posted by BPD Guy | November 21, 2008 | 36 views
Cognitive Dissonance takes place when two consciously held ideas are mutually antagonistic. For example Steven has received his weekly paycheck. He is tempted to get into a poker game, thinking , “I really want to play this weekend. I feel lucky.” Steven was raised by parents who taught him that gambling is sinful. So he [...]
