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Nov 27, 2009 · Lay theories (or ‘implicit theories’) are cornerstones for social cognition: people use lay theories to help them make sense of complex and ambiguous behavior. In this study, we describe recent research on the entity and incremental theories (the belief that personality is fixed or malleable).
people give meaning to their experiences (Bless & Forgas, 2000). Moreover, they are also concerned with how this meaning might, in turn, direct and organize people s affect, cognition, and behavior (see Mischel & Shoda, 1995). A Lay Theories Approach to Meaning Given the promise of social cognitive perspectives for
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Aug 12, 2018 · Research has measured lay beliefs qualitatively and quantitatively. Studies employing qualitative methodology utilize in-depth interviews to identify the breadth and complexities of beliefs to better understand the myriad of perspectives held on a particular topic.
Moving well beyond lay theories as applied to intelligence and achievement, this volume considers lay theories in an admirably wide context, including perspectives on prejudice, creativity, self-regulation, health, free will, justice, magic, religion and more.
This chapter examines how lay theories foster prejudice or tolerance toward social groups. It highlights some relevant findings on a prominent lay theory, the Protestant work ethic (PWE), which appears to have at least two intergroup implications: one for prejudice and one for tolerance.
This article discusses an alternate approach that complements interests in universal principles with analyses of the unique psychological meaning that individuals find in their experiences and interactions.
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Jul 14, 2017 · This timely and important collection broadens our understanding of the ways in which lay theories (also known as folk psychologies, implicit theories, naïve theories, or mindsets) impact our...
