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Mistakes Were Made

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First published: 1957
Pages: 301

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Why people defend mistakes rather than acknowledge them is the subject of this psychology book. It examines cognitive dissonance and the ways self-justification shapes memory, prejudice, public decisions and intimate relationships. The discussion also considers how admitting fault can interrupt repeated errors and reduce patterns of blame and defensiveness.

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Carol Tavris

Carol Anne Tavris is a born American social psychologist and feminist. Throughout her career, she has focused on the contributions of psychological science to people’s beliefs and practices. Her work covers critical thinking, cognitive dissonance, and other topics in psychology. Tavris is a vocal critic of “psychobabble,” “biobunk,” and pseudoscience.

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