Act vs Behavior vs Attitude

Scholars have said attitude is the key target of persuasion. Persuasion attempts are indeed often designed to change our attitude toward...

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A vividly described outcome seems more likely than a blandly described outcome even if the vivid details have no real effect on...

We have two different ways of thinking: (1) the automatic system—our nonconscious mental processes, and (2) the reflective system—our...

A verbal abuser will accuse his partner of some wrongdoing, blaming his partner for his anger, irritation, or insecurity. Following are...

Jack and Jill have been together for seventeen years. Their two children, a boy of fifteen and a girl of thirteen, are visiting cousins...

Level One — Denial and Avoidance Denial and avoidance are classic abusive behaviors. They’re what the abuser is doing when he/she...

VERBAL ABUSE DISGUISED AS JOKES It takes a quick mind to come up with ways of disparaging the partner either crassly or with wit and...