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Cognitive Dissonance, PTSD, and Control

Cognitive dissonance, first described in 1956 by Festinger, is a psychological state in which one holds two conflicting beliefs at the same time.  Most people are uncomfortable in this state of mind, and try to reduce the conflict,…

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TAGGED IN: cognitive dissonance, control, dream revision therapy, Festinger, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, The fox and the grapes, trauma-related nightmares

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