Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts cover
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts
by Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson
Description: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) examines how people justify flawed beliefs, poor choices, and harmful actions to reduce the discomfort of admitting errors. The book analyzes the psychological mechanisms behind self-justification and denial
ISBN: 0156033909
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This is how they deal with their cognitive dissonance.

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