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A person in a state of cognitive dissonance will strive to look for ways of reducing the dissonance he or she is feeling since it is uncomfortable. Reducing cognitive dissonance may entail a change in behavior, modification of perceptions, or addition of a cognition that is consistent with a person's behavior.
Cognitive dissonance is demonstrated in the movie Shrek in the scene where we see Shrek struggle with his feelings for Fiona. He tries to deny the attraction that he is feeling towards Fiona. He tries to convince himself that he is not worthy of Fiona because he is an ogre and she is a princess. In this process, he is trying to settle the dissonant thoughts in his head. When he finally decides to show his feelings to Fiona, he has a flower he intends to give her and we see his uneasiness in trying to settle the dissonance in his head.
Cognitive dissonance helps us understand our own behaviors and feelings when we encounter change. There is a certain kind of uneasiness that we feel which we try to appease either by changing our minds or by changing our behavior.
The movie Shrek gives us an opportunity to look closely on how social-psychological...
(1997). Schema Theory and d the Interpretation of Television Programmes. Retrieved from http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Modules/TF33120/schematv.html
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Fiske, S.T. (2008). Are We Born Racist? Retrieved from http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/greatergood/2008summer/Fiske.pdf
Katsenberg, J., Warner, A., & Williamson, J.H. (Producer), & Adamson, A, & Jenson, V. (Director). (2001). Shrek [Motion picture]. United States: DreamWorks SKG
Plous, S. (2003). The Psychology of Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimintation: An Overview. In S. Plous (Ed.), Understanding Prejudice and Discrimination. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Sronce, R., & Mckinley, W. (2006). Perceptions of Organizational Downsizing. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 12(4), 89+. Retrieved June 21, 2009, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5028541905.
Widmayer, S.A. (2002). Schema Theory: An Introduction. Retrieved from http://www2.yk.psu.edu/~jlg18/506/SchemaTheory.pdf
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Shrek is a "search" story because it involves a quest for treasure -- externally, Shrek is after the Princess and is seeking the reward of being left at peace in his swamp, and on a more profound level the film shows both he and Fiona on to be quests to discover themselves and their capacity for love and self-acceptance that they didn't really now they were on. Both internal
The film Shrek is a lighthearted animated movie produced by DreamWorks. Shrek can also be classified as a family movie, not only because it is animated but also because the plot, themes, and dialogue are suitable for children of all ages. At the same time, Shrek contains enough sophistication to please an adult audience, too. It is funny, albeit in a straightforward and occasionally formulaic way that includes the use
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Tresspas THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONE SHREK, THE OGRE ) Plaintiff and Respondent, ) ) Case CJ -- 2012-1014 FAIRYTALE CREATURES and LORD FARQUAAD ) Defendant and Appellant ) STATEMENT OF FACTS Shrek the Ogre has for a fair amount of years, owned a property near the swamps -- a place more or less undesirable by the rest of the community of the town. He has lived a quiet
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