Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)¶
Tavris, C., & Aronson, E. (2007). Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts.
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Primes¶
- Cognitive Dissonance
- Mapped back: cognitive elements = pre-purchase uncertainty ("is this the right choice?") vs. post-purchase commitment ("I own this"); inconsistency = potential buyer's remorse; self-relevance = financial cost and identity investment; reduction pathways = information seeking about product virtues ("reading reviews praising my choice") and attribute amplification ("convincing myself it's perfect"); observable outcome = post-purchase attitude shift more favorable than pre-purchase evaluation.
This sourceHarcourt. Popular synthesis of dissonance, self-justification, and rationalization in everyday contexts.
- Mapped back: cognitive elements = pre-purchase uncertainty ("is this the right choice?") vs. post-purchase commitment ("I own this"); inconsistency = potential buyer's remorse; self-relevance = financial cost and identity investment; reduction pathways = information seeking about product virtues ("reading reviews praising my choice") and attribute amplification ("convincing myself it's perfect"); observable outcome = post-purchase attitude shift more favorable than pre-purchase evaluation.
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