self-deception
process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical argument
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self-deception
Summary
self-deception ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- self-deception is a type of cognitive bias[2].
- self-deception is a type of deception[3].
- self-deception is a type of defence mechanism[4].
- self-deception is a type of self-perception[5].
- self-deception is part of psychological terminology[6].
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Definition and Type
Recorded subclass of include cognitive bias[2], deception[3], defence mechanism[4], and self-perception[5].
Use and Application
self-deception is part of psychological terminology[6].
Influence
Things named for self-deception include At-Taghabun[7], a surah[8].
Why It Matters
self-deception ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month).[1] self-deception has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] self-deception is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Entities named for self-deception include At-Taghabun[7], a surah[8].