Comments on: Episode 8: Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Why Contradictions Bother Us So Much

By: Michelle Grffin

Michelle Grffin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:27:44 +0000

I wanted to make the point that Festinger study in 1957 paid participants $1 or $20, and the conversion for that today is $7.92 and $158.83. I personally would still have some discomfort over approx 8 dollars, but over about 160 dollars I would certainly think the task was worth my time!

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:52:19 +0000

Toby: thanks for the comment and the kind words about the podcast. Yes – cognitive dissonance has also been applied to personal relationships. Sometimes referred to as “escalation of commitment” it’s the sense that we can’t back out of something (or someone) that we have spent so much time, money and effort investing in. Good to hear you had the strength to do what was right for you.

By: Toby

Toby — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:24:20 +0000

Great episode, the quote of the week especially rings true with a very painful personal experience I had. While this did not apply to a cult it did involve a very difficult personal relationship where I really could not see the wood for the trees and that really was because of the amount I perceived I had invested and despite massive, even unanimous, evidence contrary to my belief, I still believed. That took a lot to overcome. Thank you for the excellent podcast, only just started listening but will be following it avidly!!

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