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- People are aware of their ambivalence to varying degrees, so the effects of an ambivalent state vary across individuals and situations.
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Feb 25, 2016 · It is not conscious ambivalence, however, if either its poles or their opposed character is completely absent. Conscious ambivalence is a form of ambivalence in consciousness. I coin this term to refer more broadly to ambivalence as manifested in a state of consciousness.
- Hili Razinsky
- razinsky@post.bgu.ac.il
- 2016
Jan 1, 1990 · Un- conscious ambivalence, indeed, may indicate an inability to tolerate opposing feelings and may thus be inherently more pathological than conscious ambiva- lence, which the individual may strive to confront and resolve. This section has emphasized pathological manifestations of ambivalence.
- Julie B. Sincoff
- 1990
For Bauman, ambivalence is a “symptom of disorder” arising from the acute discomfort of undecidability, while Giddens diagnoses the coexistence of “ontological security and existential anxiety” as an inevitable condition of reflexive modernization.
- Michael Arribas-Ayllon
- arribas-ayllonm@cf.ac.uk
Studies have shown it is not uncommon for people to distort reality while attempting reduce ambivalence. The manner by which one chooses to replace unwanted thoughts is mostly an unconscious process, yet several factors influence the ability and likelihood of doing so.
Jul 15, 2024 · The unconscious mind is a reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories that are outside of our conscious awareness. The unconscious contains contents that are unacceptable or unpleasant, such as feelings of pain, anxiety, or conflict. Freud likened the three levels of mind to an iceberg.
Ambivalence is a psychological phenomenon where contradictory emotions, attitudes, or thoughts coexist within an individual. It can lead to indecisiveness and a sense of emotional uncertainty. Recognizing and addressing ambivalence can help individuals gain clarity and make more informed choices.
Dec 1, 2022 · Relying on unconscious processing can interfere with making thorny decisions effectively, which requires weighing pros and cons carefully and with minimal bias. Identified ambivalence is a good tool because it keeps the unconscious mind from getting trapped by its biases.
