Which of the following is NOT a suggestion that Aronson makes with regard to learning from our mistakes?

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Aronson does not suggest increasing cognitive dissonance in the face of major errors as a way to learn from our mistakes. In fact, he suggests recognizing our own defensiveness and dissonance-reducing tendencies in order to overcome them and learn from our mistakes. He also suggests developing our own ego-strength to be able to acknowledge and learn from our mistakes without damaging our self-esteem, and accepting that doing stupid or immoral things does not necessarily make a person stupid or immoral.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Suggestion That Aronson