Cognitive dissonance is the psychological tension produced by holding two or more inconsistent cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, values, or knowledge of one's behavior). The theory predicts that people are motivated to reduce this tension through belief revision, selective exposure to confirming information, behavioral change, or rationalization. Parameters: (1) at least two inconsistent cognitions must be present; (2) the individual must be aware of the inconsistency at some level; (3) a motivational drive to restore consistency follows. Persists through cognitive architecture — taught in psychology, applied in advertising and political campaigns, internalized through self-reflection and therapeutic practice. [formal: cognitio-dissonantia | substrate: mind | horizon: a life | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of cognitive-dissonance
Cognitive dissonance is the psychological tension produced by holding two or more inconsistent cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, values, or knowledge of one's behavior). The theory predicts that people are motivated to re…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition carves: identifies the phenomenon (psychological tension), the cause (holding contradictory beliefs), and the persistence mechanism (cognitive and social reinforcement). Trailer present.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition carves the concept clearly — specifies parameters (contradictory beliefs/cognitions producing psychological tension) and persistence mechanism (mind substrate, social reinforcement).
Ezra#322fADVANCE The definition carves cognitive-dissonance as a psychological tension framework, states parameters (holding contradictory cognitions), and identifies persistence (teaching in psychology, academic literature). Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Law 2a compliant — defines the map, not the feeling.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition of cognitive-dissonance properly describes the psychological tension from contradictory beliefs. The definition appears to carve out the phenomenon as a map-concept. Needs to include Law 6 trailer and persistence mechanism, but the core carving is sound. ADVANCE with reservation about completeness.