Self Deception

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Self Deception is a process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical argument. This process involves convincing oneself of a truth or lack of truth so that one does not reveal any self-knowledge of the deception. The act of self-deception operates through a mechanism where individuals rationalize information in ways that contradict objective reality, yet maintain a subjective sense of truth. By engaging in this selective cognitive process, one can avoid confronting contradictory evidence that might otherwise challenge established beliefs or self-perceptions. The core function of self-deception is to maintain psychological comfort by preventing the conscious acknowledgment of inconsistencies between one's beliefs and reality.