The theory of cognitive dissonance proposes that people are averse to inconsistencies within their own minds. It offers one explanation for why people sometimes make an effort to adjust their ...

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And I believe the decision is also causing an unprecedented amount of cognitive dissonance in many individuals, including Trump and those who have supported him. Cognitive dissonance refers to a ...

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This year, the dissonance in Davos is particularly acute. The conference opened on Monday, the same day that President Trump was sworn into office and withdrew the United States from the Paris ...

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