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Carol Tavris

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Carol Tavris

b. 17 Sep 1944

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Carol Tavris is a social psychologist, writer, and lecturer whose goal is to promote psychological science and critical thinking in improving our lives. She is coauthor, with Elliot Aronson, of "Mistakes Were Made (But Not by ME): Why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts." Her…

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Self-Help & PsychologyNon-FictionEducationSciencePsychology

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C. Tavris, C Tavris

Featured Works

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Psychology

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Book cover of Revel for Psychology -- Combo Access Card

Revel for Psychology -- Combo Access Card

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Psychology #1
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Revel for Psychology -- Access Card

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Invitation to Psychology

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Mistakes Were Made Third Edition

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Mistakes Were Made #3

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Carol Tavris best known for?

    Carol Tavris is widely recognized for her work in social psychology, particularly for challenging conventional wisdom about emotions like anger and for promoting critical thinking in psychological science. Her collaborations with Elliot Aronson on cognitive dissonance and self-justification are also highly influential.

  • Does Carol Tavris write with other authors?

    Carol Tavris frequently collaborates with other academics and writers. Notably, she co-authored "Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)" with Elliot Aronson, and she has also co-authored psychology textbooks.

  • What is Carol Tavris's writing style like?

    Carol Tavris's writing is characterized by its clear, accessible, and often witty approach to complex psychological concepts. She emphasizes evidence-based reasoning and encourages readers to critically evaluate popular psychological theories.