Cause and effect is an ongoing chain of actions that logically follow one another. In our lives, almost all situations involve these two concepts, which are inseparable – when there is a cause, there will be an effect, and vice versa.
Key Takeaways
- Cause is anything that makes an event or another thing happen, and it is usually the first thing that occurs. You can identify the cause by asking questions like “why did it happen?” or “how did it manifest?”
- Effect is the after-effect or outcome of the causes, and it cannot exist without a cause. It is the first thing that can be noticed, and you can find out the effect by asking “what happened?”
- To differentiate between cause and effect, remember that cause can be determined by asking “why” and “how,” while effect can be determined by asking “what happened?”. In adversity, focusing on the effect and how to address it is more beneficial than dwelling on the cause.
