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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.4
How does the concept of cognitive dissonance, derived from social psychology, explain why individuals may continue to engage in environmentally harmful behaviors despite being aware of their negative impact?
They believe that individual actions cannot significantly impact the environment.
They are not influenced by social norms and therefore do not adjust their behavior.
They experience psychological discomfort due to inconsistent beliefs and behaviors but lower this discomfort by ignoring or denying the harmful effects.
Their personal satisfaction from these behaviors outweighs any societal pressure.
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