216. Why Do We Make Excuses?
No Stupid Questions20 Okt 2024

216. Why Do We Make Excuses?

Is it better to explain a mistake or just accept responsibility? What’s the difference between an excuse and a justification? And why is it important to remember that you’re not a pizzeria on the Jersey Shore?

  • SOURCES:
    • Robert Cialdini, professor of psychology at Arizona State University.
    • Raymond Higgins, professor emeritus of psychology at University of Kansas.
    • Martin Seligman, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Rick Snyder, professor emeritus of psychology at University of Kansas.


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