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cognitive deconstruction

cognitive deconstruction Cognitive deconstruction is a theory that, after painful experiences such as social exclusion, a person may defensively loosen their usual sense of self and reality.

Cognitive deconstruction is a theory that, after painful experiences such as social exclusion, a person may defensively loosen their usual sense of self and reality. This state is linked to a fragmented mental experience and weaker cognitive functioning, including slower time perception and reduced self-control.