cognitive dissonance
cog·ni·tive dis·so·nance
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kog-ni-tiv dis-uh-nuh ns]
- /ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv ˈdɪs ə nəns/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kog-ni-tiv dis-uh-nuh ns]
- /ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv ˈdɪs ə nəns/
Definitions of cognitive dissonance words
- noun cognitive dissonance an uncomfortable mental state resulting from conflicting cognitions; usually resolved by changing some of the cognitions 3
- noun cognitive dissonance the confused mental condition that results from holding incongruous, often mutually contradictory, beliefs simultaneously 3
- noun cognitive dissonance anxiety that results from simultaneously holding contradictory or otherwise incompatible attitudes, beliefs, or the like, as when one likes a person but disapproves strongly of one of his or her habits. 1
- noun cognitive dissonance conflict of ideas 1
- noun cognitive dissonance (psychology) A conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs. 0
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Origin of cognitive dissonance
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65
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Parts of speech for Cognitive dissonance
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cognitive dissonance popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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