Justification and explanation of the situation – what is the difference? By Nadia Krupchik Posted on 2022-05-24 Category : Psychology
For me personally, the difference is obvious, and is in the sphere of my motivation: justification is when I try to avoid punishment (well, or some other unpleasant events) An explanation is when I want a person to figure it out. Log in to Reply
To justify is to understand the true reasons that are consistent with moral concepts Explain – understand the reasons that led to certain actions Log in to Reply
For me personally, the difference is obvious, and is in the sphere of my motivation:
To justify is to understand the true reasons that are consistent with moral concepts
Explain – understand the reasons that led to certain actions