理性化的社会功能：认同视角。

The social function of rationalization: An identity perspective.

机构信息

Department of Psychology, New York University, New York, NY10003.

出版信息

Behav Brain Sci. 2020 Apr 15;43:e52. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X19002097.

DOI:10.1017/S0140525X19002097

Abstract

In this commentary, we offer an additional function of rationalization. Namely, in certain social contexts, the proximal and ultimate function of beliefs and desires is social inclusion. In such contexts, rationalization often facilitates distortion of rather than approximation to truth. Understanding the role of social identity is not only timely and important, but also critical to fully understand the function(s) of rationalization.

摘要

在这篇评论中，我们提出了合理化的另一个功能。即，在某些社会背景下，信念和欲望的近因和终极功能是社会包容。在这种情况下，合理化往往促进对真理的歪曲而非逼近。理解社会认同的作用不仅是及时和重要的，而且对于充分理解合理化的功能至关重要。