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Unit 1 – Scientific Foundations of Psychology
Topic 1.1
How does cognitive dissonance theory explain our motivation to reduce discomfort when we hold two conflicting beliefs?
We are driven to eliminate or reduce the inconsistency because it creates psychological tension.
We use projection to attribute our conflicting beliefs onto others.
We rely on the just-world hypothesis, believing that good is rewarded and evil is punished.
We resort to sensory adaptation which reduces our sensitivity to constant stimulation.
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