Principlev1
When two ideal-self identities produce contradictory
When two ideal-self identities produce contradictory behavioral demands, facilitate explicit internal dialogue between the competing identity positions rather than defaulting to the loudest voice or suppressing either position.
Why This Is a Principle
This principle derives from Two-Level Metacognitive Architecture (metacognition's two levels), The mind operates as multiple semi-autonomous processes (mind as multiple agents), and Human cognition contains multiple motivational drives that (competing motivational drives). It prescribes a specific cognitive operation (internal dialogue) for managing identity conflict. The principle is actionable and general, applying to any situation where two valued identities make incompatible demands.