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This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Even the best of us use hypocrisy when we feel attacked. At the root of hypocrisy is a strong desire to be loved and accepted.
The fear of humility and judgment is so powerful, that we use doublethink and cognitive dissonance to avoid facing ourselves. To stop being a hypocrite, we must first examine our own moral code and determine whether there are any contradictions in it.
Objective morality is the best tool to help us overcome hypocrisy. Objective morality is the belief that meaning is not open for interpretation, and that something is true regardless of who is involved in a situation. In other words, stealing is wrong in and of itself. Abuse is wrong in and of itself. We must also stop pretending to be anything other than human. We must admit that we are imperfect beings who are prone to make mistakes. We must learn to laugh at ourselves and look at our own shortcomings less seriously.
We must recognize that every one of us is prone to wrongdoing. Learn about others. Get to know your enemies. Think about where they are coming from.
Do unto others as you would have done unto you. Think about how much it hurts to be accused of something that you are doing yourself. The research helps to shed light on why hypocrisy -- whether it comes from an authority figure or a loved one -- really seems to rub us the wrong way:.
Together, these findings indicate that we dislike hypocrites because we feel duped -- they benefit from the signal that moral condemnation sends while engaging in the very same immoral behavior.
Materials provided by Association for Psychological Science. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Science News. Journal Reference : Jillian J. Why Do We Hate Hypocrites? Evidence for a Theory of False Signaling. Psychological Science , ; DOI: ScienceDaily, 30 January Association for Psychological Science. We dislike hypocrites because they deceive us.
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