Analyzing the impact of self-deception on relationships and behavior, including the use of memories of abuse to maintain a positive self-image and shifting blame onto victims to reduce cognitive dissonance.
“. . .you must look at who you are and make an effort to know yourself, which is the most difficult knowledge one can imagine. When you know yourself, you will not puff yourself up like the frog who wanted to be the equal of the ox. . .” Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes […]
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