Cognitive Dissonance Definition: Why Your Brain Resists Belief Changes

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You care deeply about the environment, yet you drive a car despite knowing about the climate impact. You believe in honesty, but you exaggerate your accomplishments on your resume. You value health, yet you continue smoking despite knowing the risks. That uncomfortable, tension-filled feeling when you notice these contradictions? That’s cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is […]