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Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) Summary Audiobook

Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson

Why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts

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Author: Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780156033909

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2007

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2The mechanism of unconscious self-justification
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Chapter 3The manifestations of unconscious self-justification
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Chapter 4Letting go and owning up
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)

The summary audiobook of "Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)" by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson is ideal for anyone interested in psychology, particularly those curious about self-justification, cognitive dissonance, and how we rationalize our decisions. It is especially beneficial for professionals in leadership, education, and therapy, as well as students and lifelong learners seeking to understand human behavior and improve critical thinking skills. With its engaging exploration of the mechanisms behind our flawed reasoning and the defense of our choices, this audiobook provides valuable insights for personal growth and better decision-making.

3 quotes from Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)

  • "We are all capable of self-deception; it’s a fundamental aspect of being human."
  • "To err is human, but to justify our mistakes is even more human."
  • "In the end, it’s not about who’s right or wrong, but about how we convince ourselves that we’re right, even when we’re wrong."

Author : Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson

Carol Tavris is a social psychologist, speaker, and author of Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion and Mismeasure of Woman: Why Women Are Not the Better Sex, the Inferior Sex, or the Opposite Sex. Elliot Aronson is one of the world’s most prominent social psychologists. He was elected as “one of the most influential 100 psychologists of the 20th century.” Aronson is also the only psychologist awarded for his writing, teaching, and research by the American Psychological Association. He is the author of The Social Animal and The Jigsaw Classroom: Building Cooperation in the Classroom.