Reafference Principle: Why We Cling to False Beliefs
The Reaffirmation Principle The Core Definition of the Reaffirmation Principle The Reaffirmation Principle describes a powerful cognitive bias and psychological defense mechanism wherein individuals exhibit a compelling tendency to reinforce and stabilize their pre-existing beliefs, attitudes, or self-concepts, particularly when confronted with new evidence or information that directly contradicts those established views. This principle is […]
Ego-Defensive Function: How Our Minds Protect the Self
The Ego-Defensive Function of Attitudes Introduction to Attitude Functions Attitudes are fundamental psychological constructs that permeate every aspect of human experience, serving as evaluative predispositions towards objects, people, issues, or events. They are not merely passive reflections of our environment but active cognitive and affective structures that shape our perceptions, influence our judgments, and guide […]