Setting: Bathroom, you've just brushed your teeth, turned the water on to let the remainder drift into the drain. After a moment you know there is something that needs to happen(obviously turning off the sink) but instead you flick the light switch off, for no apparent reason. I realize it's an odd situation but it can be compared to other events where there are multiple options for action and 'accidentally' choose the one you don't mean to.Question Would this be regarded as cognitive dissonance or is there a better name for this type of action? Thank you.
Looking for a name of a theory or reason behind a seeming cognitive mistake or error
cognitive psychology