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February 9, 2015
by Lisa La Rose, M.A., L.P.C.

understandingthe roleof cognitive dissonancein addiction

Understanding the Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Addiction

February 9, 2015 07:55 by Lisa La Rose, M.A., L.P.C.  [About the Author]

understandingthe roleof cognitive dissonancein addiction
Humans are fascinating, and sometimes baffling creatures. Psychologists have developed multitudes of theories about why we do the things we do. Their research helps us understand the connections between our thinking, our behavior, and our emotions. For example, why do we help a stranger even when it puts us in danger? Why do we do things that we know are bad for us? Why do we say one thing, and then do another? In addition to trying to answer questions like these, psychological research can also to help behavioral health professionals develop more effective treatments for mental illness and emotional distress. FB- If you have an addiction, you use cognitive dissonance every day even if you don't know it. Find out why and how you can manage it to your benefit. [More]