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Abstract Rationalization through reduction of cognitive dissonance does not have the function of representational exchange. Instead, cognitive dissonance is part of the “psychological immune system” (Gilbert 2006; Mandelbaum 2019) and… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Rationalization through reduction of cognitive dissonance does not have the function of representational exchange. Instead, cognitive dissonance is part of the “psychological immune system” (Gilbert 2006; Mandelbaum 2019) and functions to protect the self-concept against evidence of incompetence, immorality, and instability. The irrational forms of attitude change that protect the self-concept in dissonance reduction are useful primarily for maintaining motivation.
Keywords:
rationalization irrational;
irrational self;
serving useful;
self;
self serving
Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2020
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