This groundbreaking book explores the ways in which cognitive dissonance-a psychological state in which a person holds two conflicting beliefs or ideas-can impact emotional behavior. Drawing on a wide range of research in psychology and related fields, the author provides a nuanced understanding of this complex phenomenon and its implications for our understanding of human behavior. A must-read for anyone interested in psychology or cognitive science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.