Challenging Worldviews and Personal Constructs

Challenging someone's deeply held belief in the inherent generosity and kindness of people can fundamentally shake their worldview. When core personal constructs, like the belief in the decency of humanity, are violated, it can be a profound betrayal that shatters the individual's perception of the world. However, genuine curiosity and empathy can coexist, showing that the opposite is also true when people operate with a sense of kindness and decency towards one another.