👉 Sesquipedalism is a term used in psychology that describes a type of cognitive dissonance where an individual experiences two conflicting or opposing mental states at once. When one state is excited or enthusiastic, and the other is unpleasant or anxious. This can result in feelings of confusion, uncertainty, and even harm to oneself or others. Sesquipedalism was first described by Carl Rogers in his work on human behavior. It has been found to be a common phenomenon among individuals with
