Leon Festinger
Leon Festinger · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Social psychologist who developed cognitive dissonance theory
1919, Brooklyn, New York City, United States — 1989, New York City, United States
United States
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Festinger was a social psychologist who developed the theory of cognitive dissonance, one of the most influential ideas in modern psychology, explaining how people reduce the discomfort of holding conflicting beliefs. Born to Russian Jewish immigrant parents in Brooklyn, he also advanced social comparison theory. His experimental methods helped establish social psychology as a rigorous science.
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Social psychologist who developed cognitive dissonance theory
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