Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or engaging in behaviors that contradict their values.
Among the options given, b) you dislike doing exercise but do it anyway to improve your health is the best example of cognitive dissonance. In this scenario, the person has a negative feeling towards exercising, which conflicts with their desire to maintain good health. The discomfort arises from the tension between their dislike for exercise and their motivation to improve their health.
In contrast:
- a) you are a lousy cook but you keep trying different recipes – This reflects perseverance rather than dissonance.
- c) you are polite and civil to people you dislike – This may show social decorum but does not illustrate a conflict of beliefs.
- d) you s – This option is incomplete and unclear.
Thus, option b captures the essence of cognitive dissonance effectively.