People-Appraisal Mindset
Defining what this mindset is, how it affects people’s lives, and what to do about it
People-Appraisal, like other mindsets, consists of a belief related to a set of emotions and behaviors. It involves a mental process believed to determine the goodness and worthiness/worthwhileness of people. The People-Appraisal process and its consequences are examined in this article.
People-Appraisal has been developed, cultivated and promoted by cultures around the world for ages. It’s taught to children by their parents and teachers. It’s a primary lesson of certain religions. It’s incorporated into government laws and societal values. And along with other deeply ingrained ways of thinking, People-Appraisal can also be fostered by the media and cult leaders as a form of brainwashing.
In this article I explore three key aspects of People-Appraisal:
- Its definition - What the People-Appraisal process is and what it does
- Its effects - How it affects the people being appraised (judged, evaluated) and those who appraise them
- Its validity - Whether it’s a valid way to appraise people.
People-Appraisal Process
Stated simply, People-Appraisal is a process…