Baldwin understands that learning this history can leave students in a state of cognitive dissonance and frustration.
It requires one to remain in a constant state of cognitive dissonance, stacked on top of the preëxisting shame that comes from delighting in a sport that takes such a toll on its participants.
And there's probably some "mental maneuvering," according to Carol Tavris, a social psychologist in Los Angeles and an author of "Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)." "Basically these couples are living in a constant state of cognitive dissonance," Dr. Tavris said.
It has also been proposed that an internal preoccupation can lead to an undesirable state of cognitive dissonance, which can generate socially unacceptable interpretations of one's own thoughts and psychosis [ 32].
Lynas lived the next few years in a state of weird, gigantic dissonance.
I trusted my parents but I also liked my teachers, and I lived in a state of constant cognitive dissonance until we emigrated when I was 14.
From Washington to Florida to Caracas, the President's critics are wandering around in a state of confusion and cognitive dissonance, while more objective observers, including many in Latin America, are hailing the move as a turning point.
Gamespy stated: "Despite its unevenness, Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance is a quality adventure that represents the best attempt yet made at miniaturizing the brilliance of Symphony of the Night".
Cognitive dissonance (a state of psychological discomfort due to inconsistent cognitions) could readily lead patients to modify their interpretation of information provided during the study to ensure it was consistent with their previous decision, a decision that may or may not have been well-informed [ 21].
