Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts
by Carol Tavris
Why can people defend foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts—even when the evidence suggests they were wrong? Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) explores self-justification and the ways people understand their choices, offering a thoughtful examination of responsibility, belief, and human behavior.
About This Book
Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) examines the ways people respond to their own mistakes, beliefs, decisions, and actions.
With a focus on self-justification, the book considers why people may defend choices even when those choices have harmful or disappointing consequences.
It offers a thought-provoking look at the relationship between personal responsibility, belief, and behavior.
Written by Carol Tavris, this title is suited to readers interested in psychology and the patterns behind everyday decision-making.
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