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We have a tendency to underestimate the influence of situational factors from "summary" of Predictably Rational? by Richard B. McKenzie
The human brain is a complex organ that constantly evaluates and processes information from the world around us. However, despite its remarkable capabilities, our brains tend to make errors in judgment when it comes to understanding the impact of situational factors on our behavior. We often underestimate just how much our decisions are influenced by external circumstances, such as the environment we find ourselves in or the social pressures we face. In many situations, we may believe that our actions are driven solely by our own personal characteristics and beliefs. We fail to recognize the powerful role that situational factors ...
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