An Analysis of Leon Festinger's A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance by Camille Morv

Description: An Analysis of Leon Festinger's A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance by Camille Morvan Why do we attempt to justify decisions that are clearly irrational? The answer lies in "cognitive dissonance," the feeling of mental discomfort we experience when we hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Leon Festingers 1957 A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance is a key text in the history of psychology – one that made its author one of the most influential social psychologists of his time. It is also a prime example of how creative thinking and problem solving skills can come together to produce work that changes the way people look at questions for good. Strong creative thinkers are able to look at things from a new perspective, often to the point of challenging the very frames in which those around them see things. Festinger was such a creative thinker, leading what came to be known as the "cognitive revolution" in social psychology. When Festinger was carrying out his research, the dominant school of thought – behaviorism – focused on outward behaviors and their effects. Festinger, however, turned his attention elsewhere, looking at "cognition:" the mental processes behind behaviors. In the case of "cognitive dissonance", for example, he hypothesized that apparently incomprehensible or illogical behaviors might be caused by a cognitive drive away from dissonance, or internal contradiction. This perspective, however, raised a problem: how to examine and test out cognitive processes. Festingers book records the results of the psychological experiments he designed to solve that problem. The results helped prove the existence for what is now a fundamental theory in social psychology. Author Biography Dr Camille Morvan is a pyschology researcher and founder of the psychological human resources company Goshaba. She has taught at Sciences Po in Paris and at Harvard University, as well as working at the École Normale Supérieure. Dr Alexander OConnor did his postgraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a PhD for work on social and personality psychology. Table of Contents Ways In to the Text Who was Leon Festinger? What does A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance Say? Why does A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Authors Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Authors Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited Details ISBN1912127814 Author Camille Morvan Publisher Macat International Limited Series The Macat Library Year 2017 ISBN-10 1912127814 ISBN-13 9781912127818 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-07-15 Media Book Language English UK Release Date 2017-07-15 Imprint Macat International Limited Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2017-07-15 NZ Release Date 2017-07-15 Alternative 9781912303557 Audience General Pages 96 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116567515;

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