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February 2016 PMID 25625288

False memories for dissonance inducing events.

Dario N Rodriguez, Deryn Strange

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Peak: 2 in Jan 2021
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What people are saying

Posts express curiosity about the role of cognitive dissonance in memory distortion, comparing memories to a personal 'database' that can be manipulated, with phrases like 'unusual possibility' and references to self-concept, indicating moderate engagement and interest, but limited depth or impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Some users agree with the idea that memory distortions are linked to cognitive dissonance, as seen in posts mentioning that memories are like a 'database' for the self and can be altered to support self-concepts.

InterestModerate interest

Discussion shows moderate interest, with users reflecting on how memory distortions occur and questioning whether cognitive dissonance is a key mechanism, but without deep exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions go beyond surface-level comments, referencing mental processes and mechanisms, which indicates a moderate level of engagement, though it remains somewhat speculative.

ImpactNeutral impact

The conversations suggest some awareness of the importance of understanding memory errors, but do not emphasize a transformative effect on broader scientific or practical contexts.

Abstract in brief

  • The study suggests that cognitive dissonance, which occurs when people's actions conflict with their beliefs, can lead to false memories about past events, especially when they try to reduce this discomfort by changing their attitudes or denying responsibility.
  • Participants who chose to write a counterattitudinal essay about a tuition increase were more likely to misremember their initial attitudes and instructions compared to those who were forced to write the essay, indicating that active commitment can distort memories.
  • These findings highlight that motivated cognition, such as efforts to reconcile conflicting actions and beliefs, can directly influence and distort a person's memories, filling a gap in understanding how cognitive dissonance affects memory accuracy.]
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just me, Kimmie♥️
@DrRevKimberlyV1 · X

@DBRichard3 Memories serve as a "database" of the self and people often produce distorted memories that support their self-concepts. One, surprisingly untested, possibility is that cognitive dissonance may be one mechanism by which people may misremember their past. https://t.co/DZefuwAmjj

Dec 3, 2022 · 1 like · 3,517 followers View post →

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just me, Kimmie♥️
@DrRevKimberlyV1 · X

@DBRichard3 Memories serve as a "database" of the self and people often produce distorted memories that support their self-concepts. One, surprisingly untested, possibility is that cognitive dissonance may be one mechanism by which people may misremember their past. https://t.co/DZefuwAmjj

Dec 3, 2022 · 1 like · 3,517 followers View post →