Cognitive Dissonance

Phrase: A sense of discomfort that comes from holding two conflicting beliefs or from acting in ways that conflict with one’s expressed beliefs.

Example 1: Loving both cows and hamburgers causes cognitive dissonance.

Example 2: Favoring government that has a balanced budget and wanting more government services and low taxes should cause cognitive dissonance.

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