I agree. The fact that your model paints an unflattering picture of a person I don’t particular want to be like is a bigger indicater that it’s probably true.
It’s a good psychological indicator. If something is unflattering, and kind of painful to think about, usually it’s because I see elements of it in myself and don’t want to admit they’re there. If something is unflattering but it’s not painful to think about, that’s because it’s not threatening...because I have no worry at all that it’s true about me. (Although I might be wrong not to worry...my introspection isn’t always perfect.)
I agree. The fact that your model paints an unflattering picture of a person I don’t particular want to be like is a bigger indicater that it’s probably true.
Why is that an indicator that it’s probably true? (Actual honest question, not disagreeing… or agreeing for that matter)
It’s a good psychological indicator. If something is unflattering, and kind of painful to think about, usually it’s because I see elements of it in myself and don’t want to admit they’re there. If something is unflattering but it’s not painful to think about, that’s because it’s not threatening...because I have no worry at all that it’s true about me. (Although I might be wrong not to worry...my introspection isn’t always perfect.)