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Contrasting and Common Beliefs, Positions, and Interests

Author: Julie Tietz
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Terms to Know
Belief

A person's mental sense of what is true, right, or correct in a situation.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state in which the mind holds two or more incompatible thoughts or beliefs.

Interest

An action, belief, or physical item that a party perceives as important or essential to his/her satisfaction or happiness.

Position

A particular way of getting an interest met, but not necessarily the only way of getting that interest met.

Shared Belief/Mutual Interest

A belief or interest held by all parties to a conflict.