Summarize Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance. Include a description of his landmark study, which provided evidence to support this theory. In addition, think about a time when you experienced cognitive dissonance. Discuss your example and include the following: o The two conflicting cognitions/behaviors o Describe why they created dissonance o How the dissonance impacted your self-concept o Steps you took to resolve your dissonance How you justified your thoughts and behavior How the dissonance has led you to change your behavior o Steps you now take to avoid experiencing dissonance. For each bullet point above, relate your responses to Festinger's theory and landmark research study.

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