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Why does your brain resist being wrong? In this episode of Shrink Space we explore cognitive dissonance, the tension that happens when your actions and beliefs don’t line up. Learn three ways people respond to it and hear examples from cults and politics that show how it shapes decisions and beliefs.Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome back to Shrink Space(01:22) AITA question of the week(10:07) Cultural differences in burnout(17:23) Introducing today’s topic: Cognitive Dissonance
(24:55) Three ways to handle Cognitive Dissonance
(33:39) Is Cognitive Dissonance a bad thing? Cognitive Dissonance in Cults(35:53) Cognitive Dissonance in PoliticsDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe if you like the podcast.Follow us on social media: Instagram | TikTok
By Rob Patterson, Ph.D. David Colarossi, Ph.D.4.9
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Why does your brain resist being wrong? In this episode of Shrink Space we explore cognitive dissonance, the tension that happens when your actions and beliefs don’t line up. Learn three ways people respond to it and hear examples from cults and politics that show how it shapes decisions and beliefs.Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome back to Shrink Space(01:22) AITA question of the week(10:07) Cultural differences in burnout(17:23) Introducing today’s topic: Cognitive Dissonance
(24:55) Three ways to handle Cognitive Dissonance
(33:39) Is Cognitive Dissonance a bad thing? Cognitive Dissonance in Cults(35:53) Cognitive Dissonance in PoliticsDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe if you like the podcast.Follow us on social media: Instagram | TikTok

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