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The Central Aim of Elga's Paper Is to Explain How

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The central aim of Elga's paper is to explain how we can both hold positive illusions and retain our commitment to the view that our beliefs should be supported by evidence.


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Nembutal

A barbiturate drug used primarily as a sedative or for short-term treatment of insomnia.

Selective Attention

The focus of one’s consciousness on a particular stimulus.

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The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Countertransference

Occurs when a therapist transfers emotions and reactions onto a client, often influenced by the therapist's own psychological background.

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