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Noun Concept
Categories: Cognitive biases, Deception, Concepts in epistemology, Existentialist concepts, Concepts in ethics
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self-deception  self-deceit  self-deceived  self-delusion  self deception
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A misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it WordNet 3.0
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A misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Self-deception is a process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical argument. Wikipedia
process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical argument Wikidata
IS A
misconception
deception
defense mechanism
self-perception
cognitive bias
HAS KIND
gambler's conceit
grand delusion
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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self-deception, self-deceit
Wikipedia
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self-deception
Wikidata
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self-deception
Wikipedia Redirections
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self-deceived, self deception
Wikidata Alias
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self-delusion

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