Principlev1PR-1241
When stated values persistently diverge from revealed…
When stated values persistently diverge from revealed priorities despite structural support, update stated values to match behavioral reality rather than attempting indefinite willpower-based override.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from belief perseverance (Belief Perseverance Against Contradictory Evidence), schema accommodation when assimilation fails (Piagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics), and basic assumptions overriding espoused values (When espoused values and basic underlying assumptions…). Prescribes model updating rather than perpetual cognitive dissonance.