The Impact of Belief Perseverance

If we cling to false beliefs, we risk causing harm to ourselves and those around us. Some of the adverse effects:

• People with negative belief perseverance about their social abilities may avoid interpersonal interactions, resulting in mental disorders.
• Employees with belief perseverance in their superior skills may fail to request the needed assistance when faced with a given challenge.
• Dangerous decisions may be made because of a belief in perseverance in one’s ability to manage risk.