Cognitive Dissonance in Sanctions and Energy Reporting: Why Conflicting Narratives Distort Risk Perception and Policy
Cognitive dissonance is a well-described psychological state that emerges when an individual holds two or more inconsistent cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or perceptions), creating psychological discomfort and pressure to reduce the inconsistency. In health and behavioral science, the concept is not merely philosophical; it is operationalized through measurable patterns of selective attention, information processing biases, and… Read More »