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Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) Third Edition: Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, And Hurtful Acts
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Renowned Social Psychologists Carol Tavris And Elliot Aronson Take A Compelling Look Into How The Brain Is Wired For Selfjustification. This Updated Edition Concludes With An Extended Discussion Of How We Can Live With Dissonance, Learn From It, And Perhaps, Eventually, Forgive Ourselves.Why Is It So Hard To Say I Made A Mistakeand Really Believe It?When We Make Mistakes, Cling To Outdated Attitudes, Or Mistreat Other People, We Must Calm The Cognitive Dissonance That Jars Our Feelings Of Selfworth. And So, Unconsciously, We Create Fictions That Absolve Us Of Responsibility, Restoring Our Belief That We Are Smart, Moral, And Righta Belief That Often Keeps Us On A Course That Is Dumb, Immoral, And Wrong. Backed By Years Of Research, Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) Offers A Fascinating Explanation Of Selfjustificationhow It Works, The Damage It Can Cause, And How We Can Overcome It.Entertaining, Illuminating Andwhen You Recognize Yourself In The Stories It Tellsmortifying.Wall Street Journalevery Page Sparkles With Sharp Insight And Keen Observation. Mistakes Were Madebut Not In This Book!Daniel Gilbert, Author Of Stumbling On Happiness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me)'? A: The main theme of the book is the concept of self-justification and how our brains are wired to rationalize our mistakes and decisions, leading to cognitive dissonance.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by renowned social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the psychological mechanisms behind self-justification, the impact of cognitive dissonance, and strategies for overcoming these tendencies.
- Q: Is this edition different from previous versions? A: Yes, this is the third edition, which includes updated discussions and insights on living with dissonance and learning from our mistakes.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me)' have? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on August 4, 2020.
- Q: What is the book's category? A: The book falls under the category of Creativity.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What are some notable reviews of this book? A: The Wall Street Journal describes it as 'entertaining and illuminating,' while author Daniel Gilbert praises its sharp insights.