cognitive dissonance
noun
Definition of cognitive dissonance
: psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously
1957
First Known Use of cognitive dissonance
1957
Medical Dictionary
cognitive dissonance
noun
Medical Definition of cognitive dissonance
: psychological conflict resulting from simultaneously held incongruous beliefs and attitudes (as a fondness for smoking and a belief that it is harmful)
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