dissonance theory is based off of cognitions (the process of knowing and perceiving) and dissonance (mental distress). The theory states that individuals strive toward consistency. If there is inconsistency‚ people try to make up for it to have mental comfort (Metin). Consonance means consistency and dissonance means inconsistency. Our minds constantly try to balance these two things to have a healthy mind. Depending on the magnitude of the dissonance‚ our mind uses cognitions to balance out the inconsistency
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attitudes‚ behaviors and actions also known as cognitions. When cognitions are misaligned a dissonance is created and human nature warrants the restoration of a harmonious balance. In order to shift this paradigm‚ we either accept our current situation as justification for our actions‚ change our beliefs to match our actions or ignore the information that directly conflicts with existing beliefs. Information can also be used to confirm our incongruent cognitions. Festinger explains that dissonance is an
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What Nutritional Elements Elevate Learning Abilities? Mona Alkathiri Middle Tennessee State University Abstract The purpose of this study is to find the influence of foods that improve the learning abilities for a student. While studying for a day long‚ our brain needs to go through continuous work. Certain nutrients are necessary for proper brain functioning. Studies found that‚ sialic acid‚ folate‚ choline‚ omega-3 fatty acids‚ and vitamin B6 and B12 perform an important
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he Structure of Language Language is a system of symbols and rules that is used for meaningful communication. A system of communication has to meet certain criteria in order to be considered a language: A language uses symbols‚ which are sounds‚ gestures‚ or written characters that represent objects‚ actions‚ events‚ and ideas. Symbols enable people to refer to objects that are in another place or events that occurred at a different time. A language is meaningful and therefore can be understood
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the use of categorization. “This helps people see more clearly the nature of their unrealistic thinking‚ reminds them that other people have had similar distorted cognitions‚ and gives them a tool for assessing subsequent thoughts.” (Seligman & Reichenberg‚ 2014 p. 302). Three of many cognitive distortions and ways to modify the cognitions will be discussed below. “Should” and “must” statements can have disabling effects on a client’s thoughts and how they approach situations. I believe that the
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Article Review MAS107 Viray‚ Jean Michaela Z. The Creative Mind: Myths and Mechanisms Humans want to see different creations‚ not just once. For the reason that if people saw a new creation soon everyone will basically get used to it so the public will demand for more. Not even the geniuses can push aside the topic “creativity” to the public’s eye‚ the fact that people are there to criticize the work done and artists cannot stop the words or reactions because that is what it is intended for.
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to test and study the Stroop Effect. An experiment done by Constantine and colleagues used pictures and fear response to test the Stroop Effect. This experiment tested how the automatic process of a fear response can interfere with a controlled cognition‚ such as color identification‚ by presenting pictures of snakes‚ bunnies‚ and cows (Constantine et al‚ 2001). The snakes were used to elicit a negative emotional response‚ the bunnies were used to elicit a positive emotional response‚ and cows were
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allows you to constantly adapt as your situations and environments change. Overall I think the concept of brain plasticity is a wonderfully useful concept and is something to keep an eye on. In an advanced society where we are trying to optimize cognition and keep the brain in working order for as long as possible‚ it would be beneficial to understand the connection between our biology‚ our psychology‚ and the how they affect each other. As Merzenich mentioned at the end of his talk‚ if they physical
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further increase consumption‚ particularly among people with low ASE. The underlying process appears to be‚ at least in part‚ cognitively driven. The effects are mitigated when participants are under cognitive load‚ and the findings are mediated by cognitions regarding the ability of small packages to regulate food intake. The results have important practical implications suggesting that to quell the effects of small packages on overconsumption‚ emphasis on the external control properties of small packages
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Language and Memory Paper Donnell M. Thomas University of Phoenix PSYCH 560/ Cognitive Psychology Dr. Kristi Collins-Johns 15th August 2010 Language and Memory Paper Introduction Language is important to the way we communicate. Semantic memory is acquired over the years and is vital to language. Language becomes second nature when we already know what‚ when and how to say something. We form sentences‚ phrases‚ paragraphs by planning what we say and how we will say it. Most people
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