Definition of Cognitive dissonance

1. Noun. (psychology) a conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs.(reference-book last = ¹

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Medical Definition of Cognitive dissonance

1. Motivational state produced by inconsistencies between simultaneously held cognitions or between a cognition and behaviour; e.g., smoking enjoyment and believing smoking is harmful are dissonant. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cognitive Dissonance

cognisable
cognisance
cognisances
cognisant
cognise
cognised
cognises
cognising
cognition
cognition disorder
cognitional
cognitions
cognitive
cognitive content
cognitive disability
cognitive dissonance (current term)
cognitive dissonance theory
cognitive factor
cognitive laterality quotient
cognitive neuroscience
cognitive neuroscientist
cognitive operation
cognitive process
cognitive psychology
cognitive reappraisal
cognitive relativism
cognitive science
cognitive sciences
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cognitive state

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