Assignment task: A consistent theme in the literature on the self and causal attributions is that we tend to view ourselves and the world through rose-colored glasses. We excuse our mistakes, take credit for our successes (even if not warranted), view ourselves as above average, and have very positive expectations about our future.
A major debate among researchers of these topics is over the adaptiveness of these views.
- To what extent are they mentally healthy or unhealthy?
- To what extent do they create good outcomes versus trouble for ourselves and others?
- Discuss these issues and whether you believe them to be true. (Provide examples to support your opinions.)