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Cognitive Discomfort

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Cognitive discomfort refers to the mental unease or tension that arises when a person holds conflicting attitudes, beliefs, or values.

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