The Sour Grape Effect and the Ostrich Effect

Sour grapes is a way to talk about situations where someone downplays the value or desirability of something they couldn't obtain. The effect was discovered by a Norwegian professor who wanted to understand why people give up on their dreams. He noticed that people often give up on a task or ambition after experiencing failure, even if they could succeed with just a little more effort or practice.

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