Aurelia knows that it is not healthy that her partner hits her every time they argue; however, she is financially dependent on her partner and feels she cannot end the relationship. What does this describe

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This situation describes cognitive dissonance, which occurs when a person holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, especially in relation to their behavior and attitude adjustments. In this case, Aurelia knows that being hit is not healthy, yet feels she cannot end the relationship due to financial dependency, creating a conflict between her understanding of the situation and her actions.

Aurelia Knows That It Is Not Healthy That Her Partner