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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"Illusion of explanatory depth"”.
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Revealing the Illusion of Explanatory Depth Can Hinder Persuasion
People often believe that they understand complex phenomena much better than they actually do, and this “illusion of explanatory depth” can be undermined by asking them to explain the phenomenon step-by-step. A recent attempt to harness this process as an intervention to reduce political attitude …
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Social desirability, need for uniqueness, and the illusion of explanatory depth in perceptions of the fine arts
… how writing about the arts may lead to the illusion of explanatory depth and affect aesthetic appreciation levels. The study also explored the association between socially desirable responding, need for uniqueness and attitudes and perceptions toward the fine arts with how important people …