The Illusion of Disrespect - Cognitive Dissonance & Ego

I4L, Tips to Greatness: Navigating Life with Insightful Information (T2G Series)

In this episode of "Information for Life - Insights and Ideas to Navigate Your World," we delve deep into the intricate corners of the human psyche, unearthing the haunting interplay between cognitive dissonance and the ego. Journey with us to a metaphorical bar where tales of self-conflict and perceived disrespect unravel. We explore the complexities of fragile egos as they grapple with the reality of being treated as equals and the resulting cognitive dissonance that leads to mental gymnastics. Drawing from recent research, we'll examine real-life examples in the workplace, shedding light on the leadership paradox, business ethics, team dynamics, work-life balance, office politics, and career growth, as well as friendships and romantic relationships and the complexities at play. By understanding these dynamics, we aim to foster healthier self-perceptions and more harmonious interactions in our daily lives. "Where the mind's battles are fiercer than any external conflict."
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References for Further Reading:
Festinger, L. (2001). A theory of cognitive dissonance (Reissued by Stanford Univ. Press in 1962, renewed 1985 by author, [Nachdr.]). Stanford Univ. Press.
Gosling, P., Denizeau, M., & Oberlé, D. (2006). Denial of responsibility: A new mode of dissonance reduction. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(5), 722–733. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.90.5.722
Harmon-Jones, E. (2004). Contributions from research on anger and cognitive dissonance to understanding the motivational functions of asymmetrical frontal brain activity. Biological Psychology, 67(1–2), 51–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2004.03.003
Harmon-Jones, E., & Mills, J. (2019). An introduction to cognitive dissonance theory and an overview of current perspectives on the theory. In E. Harmon-Jones (Ed.), Cognitive dissonance: Reexamining a pivotal theory in psychology (2nd ed.). (pp. 3–24). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000135-001
Simon, L., Greenberg, J., & Brehm, J. (1995). Trivialization: the forgotten mode of dissonance reduction. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 68(2), 247–260. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.68.2.247
Van Veen, V., Krug, M. K., Schooler, J. W., & Carter, C. S. (2009). Neural activity predicts attitude change in cognitive dissonance. Nature Neuroscience, 12(11), 1469–1474. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.2413
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1. The Illusion of Disrespect - Cognitive Dissonance & Ego (00:00:00)

2. The Illusion of Disrespect (00:00:12)

3. Narcissism and Cognitive Dissonance's Brain Activity (00:16:58)

4. Identifying Cognitive Dissonance in Ourselves (00:25:27)