In psychology, the concept of 'cognitive dissonance' refers to the mental discomfort experienced when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time. To reduce this discomfort, individuals often change their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to achieve consistency. For instance, if a person believes smoking is harmful but continues to smoke, they may downplay the health risks to reconcile the contradiction.
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Professor: Let me give you a real example. One of my students, Tom, considered himself an environmentalist. He always recycled and avoided plastic bottles. However, his dream job was at a car company that produced gas-guzzling SUVs. When he got the offer, he felt uneasy. To reduce the dissonance, he started telling himself that the company was developing hybrid models and that his work could help improve fuel efficiency. He also rationalized that most people need big cars for safety. Over time, he convinced himself that his job actually contributed to environmental progress, even though deep down he knew it contradicted his values.
❓ Pregunta Question: Using the example from the lecture, explain the concept of cognitive dissonance and how Tom resolved it.
📊 Rúbrica TOEFL Speaking Task 3
Delivery: Fluency, pronunciation, intonation
Language Use: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety
Topic Development: Accurately explain the reading concept and restate the lecture examples
Scored 0-30 based on holistic scoring (original 0-4, scaled to 30). 30s preparation, 60s response.
💡 Consejos
Note the core concept definition from the reading (usually 1-2 sentences)
Record 1-2 specific examples the professor uses in the lecture
Start with the concept definition, then explain with lecture examples
Use template phrases: "The reading defines... The professor illustrates this by..."
Keep within 60s; ensure clarity and fluency
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