Based on your reading and after viewing the video in Unit 3, complete the follow – graduate researcher

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