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5 days agoIs Anger Always Justifiable?
Emotional reasoning can distort reality, leading perfectionists to justify anger based solely on its existence, potentially harming relationships.
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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoI spent twenty years trying to change my mother's mind about things she was factually incorrect about and one day I stopped - not because I gave up, but because I finally understood that her certainty was never actually about the facts - Silicon Canals
Deeply held beliefs resist correction because they serve emotional needs and identity protection, not because people lack access to facts.
fromPsychology Today
2 months agoThe Fear Trap: Why We Need a Rational Revolution
When fear dominates, nuance and exceptions fade. Over time, this dynamic creates insular echo chambers that amplify threat narratives while filtering out contradictory evidence. What is particularly striking, and deeply concerning, is that this climate of dread is no longer confined to one group. It is now mirrored across political divides, leaving many people-regardless of affiliation-feeling powerless, overwhelmed, and chronically anxious.
World politics
fromPsychology Today
5 months agoHow to Overcome Emotional Reasoning
Believe it or not, emotional reasoning is neither rare nor uncommon. It is present when we feel jealous and conclude that our partner is cheating on us, with no reason or evidence to back this assumption up. It is in play when we feel judged and scrutinized, without a single remark or event as proof. It can negatively impact our impression when meeting a prospective employer triggers anxiety.
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