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Several great psychology studies were conducted in 2011 and it's hard to choose just ten to write about. In a list that's anything but exhaustive, here are the studies that impressed me the most from the past year. Read More
Confirmation Bias & Cognitive Dissonance
The last study is intriguing, how being angry can help someone challenge their bias, but I have a question: In looking at many debates on religion, it is usually those who get angry that become more entrenched in the position, and not open to discussion. Is this theme related or is there no relation between seeking confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance?
Hi Anonymous, I don't
Hi Anonymous,
I don't actually know the answer myself, but I can offer a hypothesis: In the study, the anger induced is situationally irrelevant to the issue for which attitude is changed. The incident recalled is personal, while the issue rated is general. In the example you mentioned, both the issue and the situation-induced anger are about the same topic; there may even be a causal relationship between them. As such, anger may further propagate belief in the position. Let me know what you think.
I like that.
There should definitely be something to account for the actual stressors that trigger anger in a given discussion, as you have pointed out. Your thought could also be taken a step further by looking at how entrenched is the person in the opinion being challenged. For example, considering texting while driving is less taxing than say, one's perception on the rights of gays, or deeply held political beliefs, etc.
Thanks!
Great article!
Good to catch up on the latest research in the field of psyhchology.
As far as 5. is concerned I had a hypothesis for that one for a few years now (with no means to actually research it properly) - that smoking doesn't actually help calm you down (as many smokers say in defense of their habit), instead it's your belief in this effect combined with a change in breathing patterns (breathing excercises are even used in some meditation practices to help calm you down). In addition it is also very common that when you smoke you're usually taking a break, which is of course the best way to 'blow off some steam' (like counting to 10 only that with smoking you usually count a lot longer).
I have even tried to make-believe that I am smoking and had a very positive effect. I do hope more research is done on this matter.
I agree- the hand actions
I agree- the hand actions involved are also reminiscent of tai chi.
its amusing how they used the
its amusing how they used the band Tool's logo for their album Lateralus as the display pic. I mean the photo dipicts what they are talkin' about well. I just wonder if anyone else knows where the photos from.
Origin of Tool Album photo
http://www.alexgrey.com/tool/lateralus.htm
I'm interested in how you
I'm interested in how you came across the picture from Alex Gray. To anon he's an amazing artist and I recommend you check out his works. http://www.alexgrey.com/tool/lateralus.htm
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