Well, Dorie Ann Ladner was inspired by a murder. The murder of Emmitt Till. After that she went to school at Jackson state. She was dedicated to fight for rights! :D
Dissonance (stress) motivates people to change their attitudes or behavior so that there is stability. Stress cognitive conflict is the result of a conflict between attitudes and behavior
It refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. It creates a feeling of mental instability, which reduces changes in any one attitude, belief or behavior, which can reduce discomfort and restore balance.