Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person holds contradictory beliefs or behaviors.
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When actions and beliefs clash, people feel mental discomfort and try to reduce it—by changing behavior, changing beliefs, or rationalizing. It’s why someone might justify a bad purchase or downplay evidence that conflicts with their identity.
🤯 "Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person holds contradictory beliefs or behaviors. Mental discomfort demands resolution."