Principlev1PR-554
Interpret the physical discomfort of encountering evidence…
Interpret the physical discomfort of encountering evidence that contradicts a deeply held schema as the cost of cognitive growth rather than as proof the evidence is flawed.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Cognitive Dissonance Drives Information Avoidance (cognitive dissonance produces genuine distress), Emotions function as evaluative signals that provide… (emotions are evaluative signals), and Between every event and every emotional response… (appraisal interprets events). This is prescriptive reinterpretation—HOW to process the discomfort signal rather than letting it determine epistemic conclusions. Strong principle about emotion regulation in learning.