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Even Though She Doesn't Like Drinking, Mary Carries Around a Glass

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Even though she doesn't like drinking, Mary carries around a glass of wine at parties so she can fit in. What does this exemplify


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Cognitive Dissonance

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

Stereotypes

Oversimplified and widely held beliefs about the characteristics of a group of people, often leading to prejudgments and discrimination.

Human Thinking

The process by which humans form thoughts, make decisions, solve problems, and engage in various forms of cognition.

Cognitive Dissonance

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

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