Since people are divided on current affairs, this may help make sense of why people do what they do!
Why people stay stubborn on certain beliefs?
Some scientific facts :
Every single person thinks that he analyses every single issue logically, that nothing can influence him. But that is not true.
Secondly, modern psychology proposes an idea called social cognitive theory. Social cognitive theory puts forward a concept called symbolizing capacity. Whatever we see and read from childhood; our brain shall make into cognitive models for future references. These models will influence our capacity in taking decisions. Another concept is cultivation theory. A person reads stuff ( even if that is factually incorrect) on similar themes consistently, it eventually becomes reality for him.
There is a cognitive bias called 'Confirmation bias'. We will only accept news/analysis which is in line with our fundamental thoughts. We will only try to read based on this.
Another cognitive bias is called 'Backfire effect'. Once something is added to your collection of beliefs, you protect it from harm. You do it instinctively and unconsciously when confronted with attitude-inconsistent information. Coming or going, you stick to your beliefs instead of questioning them. When someone tries to correct you, tries to dilute your misconceptions, it backfires and strengthens them instead. Over time, the backfire effect helps make you less skeptical of those things which allow you to contain seeing your beliefs and attitudes as true and proper.
Tailpiece.
A quiet Christmas at home! Yet another occasion to get in touch with folks after what seemed a long time!!
Why people stay stubborn on certain beliefs?
Some scientific facts :
Every single person thinks that he analyses every single issue logically, that nothing can influence him. But that is not true.
Secondly, modern psychology proposes an idea called social cognitive theory. Social cognitive theory puts forward a concept called symbolizing capacity. Whatever we see and read from childhood; our brain shall make into cognitive models for future references. These models will influence our capacity in taking decisions. Another concept is cultivation theory. A person reads stuff ( even if that is factually incorrect) on similar themes consistently, it eventually becomes reality for him.
There is a cognitive bias called 'Confirmation bias'. We will only accept news/analysis which is in line with our fundamental thoughts. We will only try to read based on this.
Another cognitive bias is called 'Backfire effect'. Once something is added to your collection of beliefs, you protect it from harm. You do it instinctively and unconsciously when confronted with attitude-inconsistent information. Coming or going, you stick to your beliefs instead of questioning them. When someone tries to correct you, tries to dilute your misconceptions, it backfires and strengthens them instead. Over time, the backfire effect helps make you less skeptical of those things which allow you to contain seeing your beliefs and attitudes as true and proper.
Tailpiece.
A quiet Christmas at home! Yet another occasion to get in touch with folks after what seemed a long time!!
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