Changing how we interpret behavior, events affects forgiveness
According to Pavel Somov, Ph.D., a psychologist and author, “Willingness to forgive is dependent on our explanatory or attributional style, on why we think people do what they do.” In an article on the Huffington Post, Somov adds that, “People are scientists by nature: when we observe an event, we attempt to make sense of it. Making sense of the world is adaptive, necessary for survival.” He explains how we can easily get it wrong, though, when interpreting behavior and events and how changing our initial response and giving people the benefit of the doubt can increase our willingness to forgive. It’s worth a read.
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