Psychology · 20 min
The Social Animal
By Elliot Aronson
We often believe our choices are our own, but society's invisible strings profoundly shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions. This episode dissects the hidden mechanisms of social influence, from self-justification to situational power, to reveal how deeply our reality is constructed by others.
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Psychology
Duration
20 min
What it is about
social psychology, cognitive dissonance, social influence
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of social psychology, cognitive dissonance, social influence and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Elliot Aronson brings a credible and useful lens to social psychology, cognitive dissonance, social influence, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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