Mistakes Were Made von Meryl Wilsner

by Carol Travis and Elliot Aronson Why is it so hard to say "I made a mistake"- and really believe it? When we make mistakes, cling to outdated attitudes, or mistreat other people, we must calm the cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth. And so, unconsciously, we create fictions that absolve us of responsibility, restoring our belief that we are smart, moral, and right - a belief that often keeps us on a course that is dumb, immoral, and wrong. Backed by years of research Mistakes were Made (But Not by Me) offers a fascinating explanation of self-justification- how it works, the damage it can cause, and how we can overcome it. This updated edition features new examples and concludes with an extended discussion of how we can live with dissonance, and learn from it, and perhaps, eventually, forgive ourselves.  "Entertaining, illuminating, and - when you recognize yourself in the stories it tells - mortifying." Wall Street Journal  "A revelatory study of how lovers, lawyers, doctors, politicians - and all of us - pull the wool over our own eyes . . . Reading it, we recognize the behavior of our leaders, our loved ones, and - if we're honest - ourselves, and some of the more perplexing mysteries of human nature begin to seem a little clearer." Francine Prose, O, The Oprah Magazine

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The hilarious and ever-optimistic Timmy Failure, and his polar bear sidekick Total, create chaos as they attempt to make sense of the world in the first book in the New York Times bestselling series. Riotously funny and perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made has been listed as one of 100 Children s Modern Classics by The Sunday Times and was chosen for inclusion in Tom Fletcher s second book club. Meet Timmy Failure, founder of the best detective agency in town – Total Failure, Inc. With the help of his polar bear Total, the clueless, comically self-confident Timmy already has plans for world domination. Plans that will make his mother rich and unpaid bills a thing of the past. And plans that will defeat Corrina Corrina, The One Whose Name Shall Not Be Uttered. But she s not going away.

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In this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspiration.One eye was bigger than the other.  That was a mistake.The weird  frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush.And the inky smudges… they look as if they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky.As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas—and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too. Recommended for ages 4-8 years. Hardcover. 32 Pages. ISBN: 9780735227927.

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Highlights Renowned social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson take a compelling look into how the brain is wired for self-justification. About the Author: CAROL TAVRIS is a social psychologist, lecturer, and writer whose books include Anger and The Mismeasure of Woman. 464 Pages Psychology, Social Psychology Description About the Book "Renowned social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson take a compelling look into how the brain is wired for self-justification. When we make mistakes, we must calm the cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth. And so we create fictions that absolve us of responsibility, restoring our belief that we are smart, moral, and right-a belief that often keeps us on a course that is dumb, immoral, and wrong"-- Book Synopsis Renowned social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson take a compelling look into how the brain is wired for self-justification. This updated edition concludes with an extended discussion of how we can live with dissonance, learn from it, and perhaps, eventually, forgive ourselves. Why is it so hard to say "I made a mistake"--and really believe it? When we make mistakes, cling to outdated attitudes, or mistreat other people, we must calm the cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth. And so, unconsciously, we create fictions that absolve us of responsibility, restoring our belief that we are smart, moral, and right--a belief that often keeps us on a course that is dumb, immoral, and wrong. Backed by years of research, Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) offers a fascinating explanation of self-justification--how it works, the damage it can cause, and how we can overcome it. "Entertaining, illuminating and--when you recognize yourself in the stories it tells--mortifying."--Wall Street Journal "Every page sparkles with sharp insight and keen observation. Mistakes were made--but not in this book!"--Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness Review Quotes PRAISE FOR CAROL TAVRIS'S ANGER "Witty, provocative, and impressively documented, this work lights a candle in cursed darkness."--LOS ANGELES TIMES PRAISE FOR ELLIOT ARONSON'S THE SOCIAL ANIMAL "A rare gem of a book, easy to read but also scientifically sophisticated."--CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGY -- About the Author CAROL TAVRIS is a social psychologist, lecturer, and writer whose books include Anger and The Mismeasure of Woman. ELLIOT ARONSON is one of the most distinguished social psychologists in the world. His books include The Social Animal and The Jigsaw Classroom.

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