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Cognitive Dissonance

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Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort produced by holding inconsistent beliefs, or by acting against a held belief.

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Someone who considers themselves honest tells a lie and feels the tension immediately.

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Dissonance requires the person to feel responsible for the inconsistency. Coerced action produces little of it.