Cognitive dissonance and mental gymnastics

Doing something that goes against your beliefs feels pretty bad, right? But what if those beliefs are stopping you from doing something good for you?

Producer Rose Kerr investigates the role cognitive dissonance plays in our lives: how it can lead to some creative mental gymnastics, and when it can be harnessed for good.

Guests:
Dr Kim Caudwell
Lecturer
Charles Darwin University
Chair
BAAD (Researchers in Behavioural Addictions, Alcohol and Drugs)

Dr James Collard
Clinical Psychologist

Reporter:
Rose Kerr

Producer:
Rose Kerr

Sound engineer:
Beth Stewart