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Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, And Hurtful Acts-used
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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Of Stumbling On Happinesswhy Is It So Hard To Say I Made A Mistakeand Really Believe It?When We Make Mistakes, Cling To Outdated Attitudes, Or Mistreat Other People, We Must Calm The Cognitive Dissonance That Jars Our Feelings Of Selfworth.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. This Updated Edition Features New Examples And Concludes With An Extended Discussion Of How We Can Live With Dissonance, Learn From It, And Perhaps, Eventually, Forgive Ourselves.A Revelatory Study Of How Lovers, Lawyers, Doctors, Politiciansand All Of Uspull The Wool Over Our Own Eyes . . . Reading It, We Recognize The Behavior Of Our Leaders, Our Loved Ones, Andif Were Honestourselves, And Some Of The More Perplexing Mysteries Of Human Nature Begin To Seem A Little Clearer. Francine Prose, O, The Oprah Magazine
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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 revolves around self-justification and cognitive dissonance, exploring why individuals find it difficult to admit their mistakes and how this behavior can lead to poor decision-making.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me)' is Carol Tavris, a psychologist known for her research on cognitive dissonance and self-justification.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book consists of 400 pages.
- Q: When was 'Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me)' published? A: The book was published on October 20, 2015.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the mechanisms of self-justification, the impact of cognitive dissonance on decision-making, and strategies for overcoming these challenges.
- Q: Is there a new edition of the book? A: Yes, this is a revised and new edition of the book, which includes updated examples and discussions.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of 'Decision-Making & Problem Solving'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of the book? A: Yes, notable reviews include praise from the Wall Street Journal for its entertaining and illuminating content, as well as from Daniel Gilbert, who commends its sharp insights.