Cognitive Closure The human brain craves certainty and dislikes ambiguity. Once we form an initial opinion about something, our mind instinctively tries to lock it in and avoid mental discomfort Stabilizing our beliefs, Avoiding or rejecting conflicting information, Seeking reassurance

Being wrong is emotionally painful for most people it threatens the ego. But emotionally mature people don’t tie their identity to their beliefs. don’t see disagreement as personal attack.