I Respectfully Disagree: Challenge Your Perspective

Welcome to the “Challenge Your Perspective” lesson the sixth of 12 in the Expert Insights: I Respectfully Disagree with Justin Jones-Fosu course, which gives viewers the tools to approach day-to-day disagreements with comfort and civility. This lesson talks more in-depth about Pillar 1 of the 5 Pillars of Bridging the Divide, which are essential for living respectfully. Pillar 1 is all about challenging your perspective and forming the mental groundwork before any interaction takes place. Some key concepts throughout this lesson include cognitive reframing and selective exposure; dehumanization versus humanization; and the 3 Self Model, which outlines three aspects of self-perception that influence our interactions.