2006-10-13 12:58:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Well, somtimes it is. If the person has had that perspective or way of thinking since they were little and they are very close-minded..then yes, it will be. Also if their whole family thinks the same way, and they care a lot about what their family will say, then that is also a yes. But if the person is willing to listen to reason and logic and they're open minded then they will realize that some things have changed. They will also not worry about what family or friends have to say about the way they think. Life for example, people that are in one religion with their whole family are often afraid of changing their religion to something different because they might be scared of what the family might say. It all depends on the person. Others think they're always right, and you're always wrong...no matter what. So if you try to change their perspective about something it will be really hard. And it's even harder if they're stubborn. Well, you get my point. =)
2006-10-13 14:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is hard. That does not mean it is impossible. Education, exposure and understanding helps in changing perspectives. To get ahead in life we have to evaluate our own perspectives constantly. That does not mean we have change colors like a chameleon.
2006-10-13 20:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by worldneverchanges 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often times yes. When contradictory facts present themselves, something called "cognitive dissonance" happens.
Cognitive dissonance is the perception of incompatibility between two cognitions, which can be defined as any element of knowledge, including attitude, emotion, belief, or behavior; in laymen's terms, it is the uncomfortable tension that comes from holding two conflicting thoughts at the same time. The theory of cognitive dissonance states that contradicting cognitions serve as a driving force that compels the mind to acquire or invent new thoughts or beliefs, or to modify existing beliefs, so as to reduce the amount of dissonance (conflict) between cognitions.
2006-10-13 20:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is relevant to the fact how well an argument is presented. If an argument is well supported and logical there is no way one does not agree.
2006-10-13 20:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by SIMSUM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it's probably much tougher than quitting the cigarette.
2006-10-13 20:05:26 · answer #5 · answered by juliepelletier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It just takes time.
2006-10-13 22:31:09 · answer #6 · answered by almostdead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋