Another general trait common to people is the need for meaning. Every society has a set of assumptions, values, explanations, and myths lending order to it. The concept of need for meaning is related to cognitive dissonance (i.e., an uncomfortable emotional state caused by holding conflicting ideas simultaneously). Psychological tension is created when an individual becomes aware of incongruence of facts, assumptions, and interpretations. This tension is painful, and its reduction is rewarding to the individual. In cases where the interview topic