Tavris, Carol
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) Third Edition: Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780358329619
- author:
- Tavris, Carol
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction,Psychology, Cognitive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) is a thought-provoking exploration of how our brains justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts. Renowned social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson delve into the cognitive dissonance that arises when we make mistakes, and how we unconsciously create fictions to absolve ourselves of responsibility.
This updated edition offers a fascinating explanation of self-justification, revealing how it works, the damage it can cause, and how we can overcome it. With years of research backing their arguments, Tavris and Aronson provide sharp insight and keen observation, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in understanding human behaviour.
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