Cognitive Dissonance

It's painful to hold two opposing ideas in our mind

Meaning

Definition

The mental discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously. Users may change their behavior or rationalize their choices to reduce this psychological tension.

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