Why Victim Blaming Still Persists: Why we need critical thinking to combat cognitive errors
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When we attribute blame to someone, we make some key logical steps in thinking. We acknowledge the intentionality of the action. We hold someone responsible for this act. We assume that the person freely chose the behavior to result in the outcomes, intended or unintended. Although judicial systems consider circumstances like insanity, overall, we blame those who committed the act.
Why Victim Blaming Still Persists: Why we need critical thinking to combat cognitive errors
Why Victim Blaming Still Persists: Why we…
Why Victim Blaming Still Persists: Why we need critical thinking to combat cognitive errors
When we attribute blame to someone, we make some key logical steps in thinking. We acknowledge the intentionality of the action. We hold someone responsible for this act. We assume that the person freely chose the behavior to result in the outcomes, intended or unintended. Although judicial systems consider circumstances like insanity, overall, we blame those who committed the act.