Tavris Carol

Carol Tavris (born September 17, 1944, Los Angeles, United States)

Carol Tavris is an American social psychologist, writer, and public intellectual known for her work on cognitive biases, gender issues, and the psychology of self-justification. She is the co-author of Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) and the author of The Mismeasure of Women.

News

As of now, there are no widely reported breaking news items about Tavris in major outlets in the past year. She continues to write and engage in public discussions on psychology, critical thinking, and related topics.

Social media details

There are no publicly listed, officially verified social media profiles widely attributed to Tavris. Public engagement typically occurs through scholarly channels, publisher pages, interviews, and speaking engagements.

Recent projects

• Continued writing and commentary on cognitive biases, moral psychology, and gender issues.
• Public talks and appearances related to psychology education and critical thinking.

Selected works

• Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts — with Elliot Aronson
• The Mismeasure of Women

Biography and background

Born in Los Angeles, Tavris pursued a career in psychology and became a prominent voice in public discussions about bias, memory, and ethical accountability.