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The psychology of self-persuasion with Elliot Aronson
ReThinking
Rationalization and Cognitive Dissonance Reduction
This chapter explores the concept of rationalization and cognitive dissonance reduction. It discusses how humans are often driven by the desire to rationalize their actions, and how cognitive dissonance reduction can be used for self-deception and justifying harmful actions. The chapter also examines chilling examples of self-justification, such as prosecutors refusing to recognize DNA evidence that exonerated individuals they had put in prison.
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