Video to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=korGK0yGIDo

INSTRUCTIONS:

Based on your reading and after viewing the video in Unit 3, complete the following:

Summarize Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance in your own words. 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.

PLEASE PROVIDE 3 REFERENCES AND A SUPPLEMENTAL LINK AND POST A QUESTION TO THE CLASS..