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Mitigating Self-Serving Cognitive Biases in Political Decision-Making

Voters tend to distort their memories and expectations of political events to align with the outcome, driven by self-serving cognitive biases that protect individual self-esteem and group identity. This phenomenon contributes to profound partisan divides. Understanding and addressing these biases could help in reducing polarization and improving democratic processes.

Social Sciences, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology