Review of Mistakes Were Made, by Tavris and Aronson
I just finished Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts, by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson. The authors argue that the need for a positive self-image leads people to twist their beliefs to justify and defend mistakes. Examples come from studies of marriage, examinations of false accusations of sexual abuse, and the justifications...
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