Multiple choice Cognitive dissonance is given by___________. Eric Berne Chris Argyris Rensis Likert Leon Festinger Vicor Vroom Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the excessive mental stress and discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time. This term is coined by Leon Festinger.