#cognitive-dissonance

#cognitive-dissonance

What about the lies you tell yourself? Aren't you also aware of these? After all, you know when you've had "one too many" of something that's bad for you. It's not pleasant to admit it, but the truth is definitely "out there" (or, in this case, "in here"). An act of self-deception may seem pretty harmless, all things considered, especially when compared to lying to others. But why bother? There's nothing really in it for you other than maybe feeling better in the moment.

At some point in our lives, most of us have been told to "put on a happy face" or "fake it 'til you make it." But it may be detrimental to pretend to be happy when you're not. The more people value happiness, the more unhappy they are A 2024 study by Zerwas, et al. surveyed 1,800 people about their level of happiness and their desire to be happy.

The modular, retro-futuristic production design of The Fantastic Four: First Steps features children’s drawings of flying cars, cute robots, and Technicolor space travel, which contrast with modern elements.

Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable feeling when thoughts, feelings and actions are unaligned.

Evidence suggests that watching debates has no impact on opinions whatsoever. A study tracking 100,000 respondents found no evidence that debates helped voters make up their minds.

Cognitive dissonance heightens emotional states when individuals hold conflicting beliefs, impacting well-being and ultimately leading to significant shifts in attitudes and behaviors.

When you're emotionally leaning on someone outside your relationship, you feel both right and wrong at the same time. That discomfort? It has a name: cognitive dissonance.