backfire effect

ˈbækˌfaɪə ɪˈfɛkt
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Translation of backfire effect from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

problem solving

situation where an attempt to solve a problem makes it worse
terugslag effect
  • The new policy had a backfire effect, increasing the issues it aimed to solve.Het nieuwe beleid had een terugslag effect, waardoor de problemen die het wilde oplossen toenamen.
2.

psychology

TECH.psychological phenomenon where people strengthen their beliefs when faced with contradictory evidenceTECH.
terugslag effect
  • The backfire effect made him more convinced of his original opinion despite the facts.Het terugslag effect maakte hem meer overtuigd van zijn oorspronkelijke mening ondanks de feiten.
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Synonyms and analogies of backfire effect in English

n.backfireboomerangreboundconfirmation biasMore synonyms

Examples of backfire effect in a sentence

  • His advice had a backfire effect, complicating the situation further.
  • The debate triggered a backfire effect among the participants.
  • The backfire effect can make discussions more polarized.

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Noun
terugslag effectn.
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