Experiencing the Conflict: The Rationality of Ambivalence.

This article examines the concept of attitudinal ambivalence, which refers to the simultaneous presence of positive and negative evaluations towards the same object or situation. The author argues that ambivalence is more than just the coexistence of opposing attitudes, but rather a unique attitude that encompasses cognitive, affective, and behavioral components. The rationality of ambivalence is also explored, with considerations given to both practical and non-practical scenarios. The article concludes by outlining three essential conditions for experiencing ambivalence and distinguishing it from related phenomena such as ambiguity, recalcitrant evaluations, weakness of will, and neutrality. The author suggests that further research is necessary to fully comprehend the rationality of ambivalence. [Extracted from the article]

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