Can Self-Deception Ever Serve As A Temporary Moral Strategy For Survival?
Self-deception is a form of deception that an individual practices against himself or herself. It involves believing...
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In the context of human psychology, cognitive dissonance is a mental conflict that occurs when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs or values at the same time. It is often...
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: Why religious lgbtq+ individuals experience cognitive dissonance and how to overcome it
Bisexuality is a sexual orientation where an individual experiences attraction to both men and women. While it may seem like this would be a simple concept, there are various challenges that bisexual...
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: Managing cognitive dissonance: overcoming challenges as a bisexual individual
The term "non-binary" refers to people who do not identify exclusively as male or female. Negotiating personal and societal expectations can be challenging for them due to societal norms that dictate...
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Can performing sexualized behavior for attention create long-term internal conflict between desire and image?
When people behave in ways that are considered "sexual" in order to attract others'...
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: Can performing sexualized behaviors for attention create longterm internal conflict between desire and image?
In intimate relationships, it is important to trust your partner fully.
Some people have an unhealthy tendency to overtrust their partners even when they are presented with warning signs that...
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: Overtrusting in intimate relationships: exploring the role of cognitive dissonance
The issue of queer identity is becoming more prevalent in modern society, but there are still many challenges that people face when trying to reconcile their religious beliefs with their...
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: Exploring queer identities and navigating religious dissonance: strategies for finding acceptance.
Psychological Mechanisms for Reconciliation of Faith and Sexual Orientation in LGBT Individuals
LGBT individuals may find it challenging to reconcile their sexual orientation with their religious...
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: Using cognitive dissonance reduction and compartmentalization to harmonize religious beliefs and sexual orientation
There has been increasing awareness about the issue of delayed self-acceptance among religious LGBT individuals, especially those who are struggling to reconcile their sexual orientation or gender...
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: how does internalized homophobia affect mental health in religious lgbt individuals?
The concept of cognitive dissonance is well-known in psychology, but it can also be applied to religious belief systems and personal identity. When people hold conflicting views about their own...
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: How to overcome cognitive dissonance between your faith and identity