Weaknesses of the human psyche

[Teacher]

Further from the author's words:

There are things that characterize a person as a weak creature from the psychological side. These things we may know, but we will still fall for them and always regret that we did it.

I will write a little about the weaknesses of the human psyche, who can complement this topic, please.

So, let's get started. I will write briefly, because I am very reluctant to describe it, and if you have questions about a specific item, ask them in more detail.

Social proof

The bottom line is that "everyone does it, and I do it", i.e. we blindly believe everything and do it like everyone else. This is certainly wrong. In this way, we can be manipulated. If a certain group of people do something, this is already proof for us, and we are ready to blindly do what everyone else does!

Consistency and commitment

All people try to be consistent. How does this manifest itself? Very simple. For example, you were knocked on the door the day before and asked to sign a paper, let's say this is an agreement on mutual assistance for citizens of our city. The next day they call you and say that you need to come and sweep a small plot, or make a small financial contribution to a children's clinic. You are executing. Why? Because you signed this paper yesterday and you are trying to be consistent.

You may just be asked, "How are you," and you'll say, " Okay, you're going to be fine.": "well, if it's good, then donate $ 1 to the hospital for the elderly", and you will donate, because you are doing well! (I'm not saying that sacrificing is bad, but just for an example).

There is also such a thing as a rule of scarcity, when something is not enough left and you run to buy it, even if this thing is useless.

This is in short = )

Recommended literature:
The Psychology of Influence, Robert Cialdini

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