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OK, so you've given us the bad news. Is there any good news, i.e., research showing how you can get a more accurate picture of what your true preferences are and the true reasons for your behaviors?
What makes this bad news?
It's hard to maximize your expected utility if you don't really know what your utility function is. And attempts at self-improvement may founder if you have an inaccurate picture of yourself.