Avoiding Cognitive Dissonance Using Cognitive Biases (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards

Discomfort when beliefs conflict or behaviors contradict beliefs

Affective (feelings), behavioral (actions), cognitive (beliefs)

Attribute own bad behavior to external, others' to internal

Relying too heavily on first piece of information learned

Tendency to pay attention to some things while ignoring others

Seeking/favoring info that supports existing beliefs

Overestimating how much others share our opinions/beliefs

Regarding objects as having only one function

Underestimate negative events, overestimate positive (80% show)

Low skill overestimate ability; high skill underestimate ability