Cognitive Dissonance

experiment

GenRank Score

39.9

A psychological phenomenon described by Leon Festinger where people experience mental discomfort when holding conflicting beliefs or behaviors.

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Psychological experiments that changed how we understand human nature and still explain your behavior today Psychology & Behavior

Score

39.9

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Average Rank

#7.3

Median

Range

#4–#11

Consistency

★☆☆σ=2.4

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