What is playing in the movie in your mind!
Perception
[lesson 2] is the process of receiving information through our senses. We then
make an interpretation and, often, that interpretation becomes a
self-fulfilling prophecy.
"self-fulfilling
prophecy" [ lesson 15] is
in the beginning a false definition of a situation occurs which evokes a
conclusion that makes the originally false definition to appear true[1] because it is based upon a habit of creating a
certain picture in your mind.
Projection is not all bad, as it assists us in experiencing our way of reality. However, certain types of projections, can be harmful, such as imputing a person's motives.
Situational attribution [lesson 4] is the
process of projection whereby we attribute to situations reasons for motives.
Dispositional attribution is projection whereby we attribute to others character as
reasons for their motives. Distrust is often an example how projections can
hinder, or destroy, a relationship. Self-disclosure is a process of giving feedback
to others on how you are reacting to a situation which may increases your awareness of
projection.
Leon Festinger's "Law of cognitive dissonance" provides an explanation for the precursor of projection.
When a motivational state exists which puts our beliefs, feelings, etc. in contradiction with our cognition, i.e., our conscious thoughts, we attempt, to justify, or explain them, in order to get them to appear consistent. [1]
How can I become aware of my projections? How about magnification for
starters?