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Cognitive Dissonance

/ˌkɒɡnətɪv dɪˈsɒnəns/noun
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Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously. This tension often drives people to resolve the inconsistency by changing their thoughts, behaviors, or perceptions, making it a key concept in understanding human decision-making and persuasion in everyday life.

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