Discussion of self-justification, the good and (mostly) bad side. Talks about how cognitive dissonance reinforces our positions. Fascinating, thorough, and scary chapters on “recovered” memories (a mental health disaster) and police interrogation (never talk to the police without a lawyer).Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) : Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts
Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson
2007
Available from Amazon
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