Cognitive dissonance
Cognitive dissonance is the tension that arises when beliefs, values, or actions conflict with each other.
Definition
Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person experiences inconsistency between what he thinks, what he declares and what he does. To reduce tension, he may change behavior, update a belief, or justify a contradiction. This mechanism helps to understand rationalizations, resistance to feedback and difficulty in accepting facts that are inconvenient for one's identity.
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Practice and life
Instead of immediately defending yourself, write down: what I did, what value it conflicts with, and what one correction I can make.
Common misunderstanding
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