Eddie Harmon-Jones, Ph.D, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 995 and has been teaching at UNSW since 2 2. Dr. Harmon-Jones is a well-known expert in the field of social neuroscience, cognitive dissonance, and the motivating aspects of emotions. He is widely published and has earned numerous honors for his contributions to the field. Dr. Harmon-Jones lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Visit http://www.socialemotiveneuroscience.org/, and follow eddiehj 8.

• ContributorsForeword to the First EditionForeword to the Second EditionPreface  Chapter : An Introduction to Cognitive Dissonance Theory and an Overview of Current Perspectives on the TheoryEddie Harmon-Jones and Judson MillsPart I: Perspectives Employing the Original Version of the Theory Chapter 2: Improving the 957 Version of Dissonance TheoryJudson MillsChapter 3: A Radical Point of View on Dissonance TheoryJean-Leon Beauvois and Robert-Vincent JouleChapter 4: Understanding the Motivation Underlying Dissonance Effects: The Action-Based ModelEddie Harmon-Jones and Cindy Harmon-JonesChapter 5: What Is Cognitive Consistency, and Why Does It Matter?Bertram Gawronski and Skylar M. BrannonChapter : Dissonance Now: How Accessible Discrepancies Moderate Distress and Diverse DefensesIan McGregor, Ian R. Newby-Clark, and Mark P. ZannaPart II: The Role of the Self in Dissonance Chapter 7: Dissonance, Hypocrisy, and the Self-ConceptElliot AronsonChapter 8: Self-Affirmation Theory: An Update and AppraisalJoshua Aronson, Geoffrey Cohen, and Paul R. NailChapter 9: In Search of the Motivation for Dissonance Reduction: The Drive to Lessen Aversive ConsequencesJoel CooperPart III: Mathematical Models, Neural Activations, and Affective Responses Chapter : Modeling Cognitive Dissonance as a Parallel Constraint Satisfaction Network With LearningStephen J. Read and Brian M. MonroeChapter : Neural Basis of Cognitive DissonanceKeise Izuma and Kou MurayamaChapter 2: Moving Beyond Attitude Change in the Study of Dissonance-Related Processes: An Update on the Role of DiscomfortPatricia G. Devine, John M. Tauer, Kenneth E. Barron, Andrew J. Elliot, Kristen M. Vance, and Eddie Harmon-Jones  Appendix A: Social Communication and Cognition: A Very Preliminary and Highly Tentative DraftLeon Festinger ( 954)Appendix B: Reflections on Cognitive Dissonance: 3 Years LaterLeon Festinger ( 987)Appendix C: Historical Note on Festinger amp rsquo s Tests of Dissonance TheoryJudson MillsIndexAbout the Editor

2 9 Outstanding Academic Titleamp ldquo Cognitive Dissonance is a must-read for anyone studying social psychology. Now in its second edition, this work continues to show the utility of Festinger amp rsquo s seminal theory but also modernizes it and, perhaps, expands on it amp hellip . Highly recommended. amp rdquo -Choice Cognitive Dissonance is a must-read for anyone studying social psychology. Now in its second edition, this work continues to show the utility of Festinger's seminal theory but also modernizes it and, perhaps, expands on it...Highly recommended.(Choice)

Eddie Harmon-Jones, Ph.D, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 995 and has been teaching at UNSW since 2 2. Dr. Harmon-Jones is a well-known expert in the field of social neuroscience, cognitive dissonance, and the motivating aspects of emotions. He is widely published and has earned numerous honors for his contributions to the field. Dr. Harmon-Jones lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Visit http://www.socialemotiveneuroscience.org/, and follow eddiehj 8.

• ContributorsForeword to the First EditionForeword to the Second EditionPreface  Chapter : An Introduction to Cognitive Dissonance Theory and an Overview of Current Perspectives on the TheoryEddie Harmon-Jones and Judson MillsPart I: Perspectives Employing the Original Version of the Theory Chapter 2: Improving the 957 Version of Dissonance TheoryJudson MillsChapter 3: A Radical Point of View on Dissonance TheoryJean-Leon Beauvois and Robert-Vincent JouleChapter 4: Understanding the Motivation Underlying Dissonance Effects: The Action-Based ModelEddie Harmon-Jones and Cindy Harmon-JonesChapter 5: What Is Cognitive Consistency, and Why Does It Matter?Bertram Gawronski and Skylar M. BrannonChapter : Dissonance Now: How Accessible Discrepancies Moderate Distress and Diverse DefensesIan McGregor, Ian R. Newby-Clark, and Mark P. ZannaPart II: The Role of the Self in Dissonance Chapter 7: Dissonance, Hypocrisy, and the Self-ConceptElliot AronsonChapter 8: Self-Affirmation Theory: An Update and AppraisalJoshua Aronson, Geoffrey Cohen, and Paul R. NailChapter 9: In Search of the Motivation for Dissonance Reduction: The Drive to Lessen Aversive ConsequencesJoel CooperPart III: Mathematical Models, Neural Activations, and Affective Responses Chapter : Modeling Cognitive Dissonance as a Parallel Constraint Satisfaction Network With LearningStephen J. Read and Brian M. MonroeChapter : Neural Basis of Cognitive DissonanceKeise Izuma and Kou MurayamaChapter 2: Moving Beyond Attitude Change in the Study of Dissonance-Related Processes: An Update on the Role of DiscomfortPatricia G. Devine, John M. Tauer, Kenneth E. Barron, Andrew J. Elliot, Kristen M. Vance, and Eddie Harmon-Jones  Appendix A: Social Communication and Cognition: A Very Preliminary and Highly Tentative DraftLeon Festinger ( 954)Appendix B: Reflections on Cognitive Dissonance: 3 Years LaterLeon Festinger ( 987)Appendix C: Historical Note on Festinger amp rsquo s Tests of Dissonance TheoryJudson MillsIndexAbout the Editor

2 9 Outstanding Academic Titleamp ldquo Cognitive Dissonance is a must-read for anyone studying social psychology. Now in its second edition, this work continues to show the utility of Festinger amp rsquo s seminal theory but also modernizes it and, perhaps, expands on it amp hellip . Highly recommended. amp rdquo -Choice Cognitive Dissonance is a must-read for anyone studying social psychology. Now in its second edition, this work continues to show the utility of Festinger's seminal theory but also modernizes it and, perhaps, expands on it...Highly recommended.(Choice)

Eddie Harmon-Jones, Ph.D, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 995 and has been teaching at UNSW since 2 2. Dr. Harmon-Jones is a well-known expert in the field of social neuroscience, cognitive dissonance, and the motivating aspects of emotions. He is widely published and has earned numerous honors for his contributions to the field. Dr. Harmon-Jones lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Visit http://www.socialemotiveneuroscience.org/, and follow eddiehj 8.

• ContributorsForeword to the First EditionForeword to the Second EditionPreface  Chapter : An Introduction to Cognitive Dissonance Theory and an Overview of Current Perspectives on the TheoryEddie Harmon-Jones and Judson MillsPart I: Perspectives Employing the Original Version of the Theory Chapter 2: Improving the 957 Version of Dissonance TheoryJudson MillsChapter 3: A Radical Point of View on Dissonance TheoryJean-Leon Beauvois and Robert-Vincent JouleChapter 4: Understanding the Motivation Underlying Dissonance Effects: The Action-Based ModelEddie Harmon-Jones and Cindy Harmon-JonesChapter 5: What Is Cognitive Consistency, and Why Does It Matter?Bertram Gawronski and Skylar M. BrannonChapter : Dissonance Now: How Accessible Discrepancies Moderate Distress and Diverse DefensesIan McGregor, Ian R. Newby-Clark, and Mark P. ZannaPart II: The Role of the Self in Dissonance Chapter 7: Dissonance, Hypocrisy, and the Self-ConceptElliot AronsonChapter 8: Self-Affirmation Theory: An Update and AppraisalJoshua Aronson, Geoffrey Cohen, and Paul R. NailChapter 9: In Search of the Motivation for Dissonance Reduction: The Drive to Lessen Aversive ConsequencesJoel CooperPart III: Mathematical Models, Neural Activations, and Affective Responses Chapter : Modeling Cognitive Dissonance as a Parallel Constraint Satisfaction Network With LearningStephen J. Read and Brian M. MonroeChapter : Neural Basis of Cognitive DissonanceKeise Izuma and Kou MurayamaChapter 2: Moving Beyond Attitude Change in the Study of Dissonance-Related Processes: An Update on the Role of DiscomfortPatricia G. Devine, John M. Tauer, Kenneth E. Barron, Andrew J. Elliot, Kristen M. Vance, and Eddie Harmon-Jones  Appendix A: Social Communication and Cognition: A Very Preliminary and Highly Tentative DraftLeon Festinger ( 954)Appendix B: Reflections on Cognitive Dissonance: 3 Years LaterLeon Festinger ( 987)Appendix C: Historical Note on Festinger amp rsquo s Tests of Dissonance TheoryJudson MillsIndexAbout the Editor

2 9 Outstanding Academic Titleamp ldquo Cognitive Dissonance is a must-read for anyone studying social psychology. Now in its second edition, this work continues to show the utility of Festinger amp rsquo s seminal theory but also modernizes it and, perhaps, expands on it amp hellip . Highly recommended. amp rdquo -Choice Cognitive Dissonance is a must-read for anyone studying social psychology. Now in its second edition, this work continues to show the utility of Festinger's seminal theory but also modernizes it and, perhaps, expands on it...Highly recommended.(Choice)