An example of somebody displaying cognitively dissonant behaviour would be a situation where the persons views, values, beliefs etc are contradicted or opposed by one or other persons causing them mental (psychological) stress. At this point a state of cognition is triggered effectively causing them to refute, reject &/or miss-perceive the contradictory views, values or beliefs.
It is also used by assholes on the internet who try to sound smarter then they really are, without actually knowing what it means.
It is also used by assholes on the internet who try to sound smarter then they really are, without actually knowing what it means.
"smoking will most likely cause you to have cancer you know?"
"hmmm I'm not so sure I know people who have smoked all their lives and they're fine, plus I enjoy it anyway.." this is cognitive dissonance
"hmmm I'm not so sure I know people who have smoked all their lives and they're fine, plus I enjoy it anyway.." this is cognitive dissonance
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Get the Cognitive dissonance mug.Cognitive Numerolinguistics: This name combines "cognitive," emphasizing the involvement of cognitive processes and language understanding, with "numerolinguistics," highlighting the integration of numerical and linguistic representations. It reflects the interdisciplinary nature of this branch, bridging mathematics, linguistics, and cognitive science.
Cognitive Numerolinguistics explores the intricate relationship between numbers, symbols, and words, enabling formulas like π + x = 'circle's circumference' + 'radius' to be understood both mathematically and linguistically."
"Researchers in Cognitive Numerolinguistics aim to develop algorithms that facilitate the direct translation of mathematical expressions into linguistic representations, as exemplified by the formula sin(45°) = 'half of square root of 2'."
"The interdisciplinary field of Cognitive Numerolinguistics investigates how word-symbolic representations can be integrated into formulas, such as n^2 + 'square' = 100, allowing for a seamless fusion of symbolic, numerical, and linguistic elements."
"Researchers in Cognitive Numerolinguistics aim to develop algorithms that facilitate the direct translation of mathematical expressions into linguistic representations, as exemplified by the formula sin(45°) = 'half of square root of 2'."
"The interdisciplinary field of Cognitive Numerolinguistics investigates how word-symbolic representations can be integrated into formulas, such as n^2 + 'square' = 100, allowing for a seamless fusion of symbolic, numerical, and linguistic elements."
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The mental state in which a person becomes overly committed to a particular perspective or ideological framework, such as the "red pill, blue pill" rhetoric, thereby reducing their ability to perceive or consider the complexity of an issue at hand.
Synonyms: Ideological lock-in, belief perseverance, intellectual tunnel vision.
Antonyms: Intellectual agility, cognitive flexibility, open-mindedness.
The mental state in which a person becomes overly committed to a particular perspective or ideological framework, such as the "red pill, blue pill" rhetoric, thereby reducing their ability to perceive or consider the complexity of an issue at hand.
Synonyms: Ideological lock-in, belief perseverance, intellectual tunnel vision.
Antonyms: Intellectual agility, cognitive flexibility, open-mindedness.
The "red pill, blue pill" analogy risked leading to cognitive entrapment, simplifying nuanced debates into a binary choice and obstructing meaningful dialogue.
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Get the Cognitive Entrapment mug.On top of trying to be productive during inflation times I’m in cognitive deficit now bc of the adderral shortage. So if you see some emails that are straight up unintelligible know that I am probably not medicated
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Get the cognitive deficit mug.A mental conflict where a person's beliefs do not align with reality, creating a feeling of unease and tension, which results in the person attempting to rationalize their belief to cope with the discomfort
A: "Trump is going to win this election by a landslide!"
*Trump loses the election*
A: "No way he lost, the election is rigged! Trump still won this by a landslide"
This person is experiencing cognitive dissonance
*Trump loses the election*
A: "No way he lost, the election is rigged! Trump still won this by a landslide"
This person is experiencing cognitive dissonance
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Could also be spelt "Cognitive Diarrhea", but it originated from a Brit, so we won't do that.
Could also be spelt "Cognitive Diarrhea", but it originated from a Brit, so we won't do that.
by Urbaxy July 8, 2020
Get the Cognitive Diarrhoea mug.An individual experiencing Cognitive Dissonance exhibits a reluctance to reason, or accept opposing opinions and views, often resulting in anger, tantrums, and biased and baseless attacks on an persons intellect and character.
A great example is Trump Supporters.
A great example is Trump Supporters.
Normal Person: just my opinion; Donald Trump is a good president, but far from the best. He recieves more praise than hes earned.
Person experiencing Cognitive Dissonance: Youre talking out your ass, and are clearly retarded. Your refusal to worship the one true God trump is only a prime example of your truly inferior intellect. You are a garbage American, and a garbage person.
Person experiencing Cognitive Dissonance: Youre talking out your ass, and are clearly retarded. Your refusal to worship the one true God trump is only a prime example of your truly inferior intellect. You are a garbage American, and a garbage person.
by HeWhoActuallyThinks July 16, 2019
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