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The Self-Justification Trap (Carol Tavris, PhD)

The Self-Justification Trap (Carol Tavris, PhD)

Update: 2025-10-16
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Social psychologist Carol Tavris, PhD, breaks down cognitive dissonance, why it’s so hard for us to see our own blind spots, the power and danger of self-justification, and the pyramid of choice that can lead us to some unexpected places. She also shares some fascinating findings about anger and catharsis that turn a few assumptions on their head. In doing so, she helps us understand our own behaviors and motives better—and she helps us to see others more clearly.

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The Self-Justification Trap (Carol Tavris, PhD)

The Self-Justification Trap (Carol Tavris, PhD)

Elise Loehnen