75. Cognitive psychologists have a theory called backfiring. When - TopicsExpress



          

75. Cognitive psychologists have a theory called backfiring. When presented with information that goes against your viewpoints, you not only reject challengers, but double down on your view. Voters often view the candidate they support more favorably after the candidate is attacked by the other party. In investing, shareholders of companies facing heavy criticism often become die-hard supporters for reasons totally unrelated to the companys performance. Read more: businessinsider/things-everyone-should-know-about-investing-and-the-economy-2014-12#ixzz3MBVFhYXh
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:20:37 +0000

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