cognitive dissonance
noun
: psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously
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Notably, the same people embrace the punier roster of celebrities who occupy the MAGA column with open arms, never mind the cognitive dissonance involved in accepting Ted Nugent’s political acumen while dismissing his peers.
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Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
These conflicting versions created a puzzling cognitive dissonance.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, this entire plot point was all about cognitive dissonance and Heather and Whitney’s ability to compartmentalize and separate their feelings about Mormonism with their support for their friend.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2024
Win or lose, though, animal advocates will still face the wearying task of trying to bridge the public’s cognitive dissonance about where our meat comes from and channel it productively into politics.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 10 Oct. 2024
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Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
These conflicting versions created a puzzling cognitive dissonance.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, this entire plot point was all about cognitive dissonance and Heather and Whitney’s ability to compartmentalize and separate their feelings about Mormonism with their support for their friend.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2024
Win or lose, though, animal advocates will still face the wearying task of trying to bridge the public’s cognitive dissonance about where our meat comes from and channel it productively into politics.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Cognitive dissonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cognitive%20dissonance. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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