Alief (mental state)
= Alief (mental state)
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Alief is a term used in philosophy and cognitive science to describe a type of mental state that is distinct from beliefs and desires. It refers to an automatic, often unconscious response to situations that can conflict with a person's explicitly held beliefs. Alief can be thought of as an instinctive or behavioral response that influences how a person reacts to certain stimuli, regardless of their conscious beliefs.