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Boosting wisdom: Distance from the self enhances wise reasoning, attitudes, and behavior

Ethan Kross, Igor Grossmann · 2012 · Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 141(1), 43-48

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This source is used as supports evidence across 1 linked claim and 3 related evidence hubs. Its citation record is marked verified; that verifies the source trail, not the truth of any linked claim.

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Summary

Experimental work showing that adopting psychological distance from oneself can improve wise reasoning, attitudes, and behavior in personally meaningful situations.

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Supports the limited psychological version of 'higher self': people can access wiser self-perspectives without requiring a separate metaphysical self.

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Authors
Ethan Kross, Igor Grossmann
Year
2012
Publication
Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 141(1), 43-48
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primary
Citation status
Verified
DOI
10.1037/a0024158
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Editorial note

Supports self-distancing as a reasoning tool, not the literal existence of a separate higher self.

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