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Engañar también duele al infiel: estos son los efectos que no imaginas
La neurodivulgadora Raquel Mascaraque explica qué revela este caso sobre disonancia cognitiva y el impacto psicológico de una traición
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Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Exposes Infidelity: A Deep Dive into Cognitive Dissonance and Its Aftermath
A recent incident at a Coldplay concert, captured by the 'Kiss Cam' and subsequently going viral, has sparked widespread discussion. The footage showed a married company director, a father of three, embracing an employee. The man has reportedly resigned from his position and is considering legal action against Coldplay for broadcasting his image without his consent, claiming the exposure destroyed his family. Neuroscientist and emotional psychologist Raquel Mascaraque, known for her educational content, has used this incident to shed light on the psychological phenomenon of cognitive dissonance. According to Mascaraque, cognitive dissonance occurs when an individual's actions conflict with their core values, leading to psychological discomfort. To alleviate this discomfort, individuals may alter their perception of reality or actively conceal information to protect others from an uncomfortable truth, thereby maintaining a sense of coherence between their values and behavior. Mascaraque emphasized that infidelity carries significant negative mental health consequences for both the unfaithful individual and the person who discovers the betrayal. She advocates for honesty and addressing underlying issues rather than attempting to cover up misconduct. The incident serves as a public example illustrating complex psychological mechanisms at play in personal relationships.
