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Do as I Say (Not as I Do): Inconsistency Between Behavior and Values

People confronting potentially undesirable situations frequently must choose between action and inaction, and the choice people most admire may not correspond with the choice they make. Three studies examined the discrepancy between values and personal choices in the face of potentially undesirable situations. Across all studies participants perceived action as more admirable than inaction, and their positive perception of action did not waver even when action was difficult and likely to be ineffective. However, participants strongly preferred inaction over action for themselves except when action was efficient. We discuss implications of these findings for predicting and guiding responses to various life challenges.