The fence is uncomfortable, but it affords the best view
Ambivalence is often misconstrued as flakiness. In fact, recognising both sides of an argument fosters empathy and insight
by Iris Schneider
Iris Schneider is a professor of psychology at the University of Cologne in Germany. She studies difficulty and conflict in judgment and choice. She is especially interested in the benefits of doubt, uncertainty and ambivalence for decision-making. More about her work can be found at www.irisschneider.nl
Written by Iris Schneider