The Emergence Machine

Cognitive Dissonance

abstract · Psychology · Level 10 · E9

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Emergence definition

cognitive-dissonance emerges from belief + cognition.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “cognitive dissonance” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin word
cognitive dissonance
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Tension L4 (requires)
    Cognitive dissonance: A state of mental discomfort or tension resulting from holding conflicting cognitions or beliefs.
  • Belief L9 (foundational)
    Belief provides the foundational basis for understanding cognitive dissonance.
  • Dissonance L9 (requires)
    Cognitive dissonance: A state of mental discomfort or tension resulting from holding conflicting cognitions or beliefs.