Why It's Hard To Admit To Being Wrong (broadcast Friday, July 20th, 2007)

Do you have a hard time admitting you were wrong? Turns out it's really not your fault. According to social psychologist Elliot Aronson, our brains work hard to convince us that we are doing the right thing, even in the face of sometimes overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Join guest host Joe Palca is this hour for a talk with Aronson, co-author of the new book "Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)." Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests

Elliot Aronson

Author, "Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs..." (Harcourt 2007)
Social Psychologist
Professor Emeritus, Psychology, University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California

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