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Whenever a person has two contradictory cognitions at the same time, a state of ________ exists?

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Cognitive Dissonance - This happens when a person is having inconsistent thoughts and has a tough time making behavioral decisions. For example, a person takes drugs, even though he knows it is harmful for him/ her. This causes a great deal of discomfort to the person as their beliefs do not match their behavior.
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