backfire effect

ˈbækˌfaɪə ɪˈfɛkt
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Translation of backfire effect into German

Noun

1.

problem solving

situation where an attempt to solve a problem makes it worse
  • The new policy had a backfire effect, increasing the issues it aimed to solve.Die neue Politik hatte einen Bumerang-Effekt, der die Probleme, die sie lösen sollte, verschärfte.
2.

psychology

TECH.
psychological phenomenon where people strengthen their beliefs when faced with contradictory evidence
TECH.
  • The backfire effect made him more convinced of his original opinion despite the facts.Der Bumerang-Effekt machte ihn trotz der Fakten noch überzeugter von seiner ursprünglichen Meinung.
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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.

Translations of "backfire effect" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derRückschlag-Effektnm.

Researchers studied how the backfire effect influences political debates and discussions.

Forscher untersuchten, wie der Rückschlag-Effekt politische Debatten und Diskussionen beeinflusst.

In a debate, the backfire effect can significantly hinder consensus building.

In einer Debatte kann der Rückschlag-Effekt die Konsensfindung erheblich behindern.

derRückschlageffektnm.

After his intervention, the backfire effect made the team's problems multiply.

Nach seinem Eingreifen vermehrten sich die Probleme des Teams durch den Rückschlageffekt.

Mitigation efforts unexpectedly had a backfire effect that complicated nature preservation.

Bemühungen zur Schadensbegrenzung hatten unerwartet einen Rückschlageffekt, der den Naturschutz erschwerte.

Bumerang-Effektn.

First, the Worldview Backfire Effect is strongest among those already fixed in their views.

Zum einen ist der Bumerang-Effekt der Weltanschauung bei den Personen am stärksten, die bereits sehr verfestigte Ansichten haben.

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backfire effect: Examples and translations in context

The backfire effect complicates efforts to change minds through persuasion.

Der Rückschlag-Effekt erschwert Bemühungen, Meinungen durch Überzeugung zu ändern.

Her reaction revealed a clear backfire effect against the new information presented.

Ihre Reaktion zeigte einen klaren Rückschlag-Effekt gegen die präsentierten neuen Informationen.

The backfire effect often leads to heated arguments, rather than productive dialogue.

Der Rückschlag-Effekt führt oft zu hitzigen Diskussionen anstatt zu produktivem Dialog.

Educators must consider the backfire effect when teaching controversial topics.

Lehrer müssen den Rückschlag-Effekt berücksichtigen, wenn sie kontroverse Themen unterrichten.

Many individuals experience the backfire effect when confronted with conflicting news.

Viele erleben den Rückschlag-Effekt, wenn sie mit widersprüchlichen Nachrichten konfrontiert werden.

The backfire effect shows how entrenched beliefs resurface stronger than ever.

Der Rückschlag-Effekt zeigt, wie tief verwurzelte Überzeugungen stärker denn je wieder auftauchen.

He fell victim to the backfire effect after watching the opposing documentary.

Er fiel dem Rückschlag-Effekt zum Opfer, nachdem er die gegnerische Dokumentation angesehen hatte.

In psychology, the backfire effect exemplifies how stubborn human nature can be.

In der Psychologie veranschaulicht der Rückschlag-Effekt, wie stur die menschliche Natur sein kann.

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