== Signs of cognitive discussion in a person engaged in a discussion/argument ==
Below are signs of cognitive discussion in a person engaged in a discussion/argument:
*The person is unwilling to concede obvious factual points and arguments
*The individual mischaracterizes the points/position of the other party often in a dishonest way
*The person myopically focuses on one variable/aspect of a matter rather than looking at the whole issue. See also: [[Fallacy of exclusion]]
==== Overcoming cognitive dissonance in a person who has shut down rational thinking ====
Below are techniques to eliminate/overcome cognitive dissonance in a person you are having a discussion with:
*Build trust/rapport in the other person through displaying empathy and using humor
==Responses to cognitive dissonance==