Dichotomous Thinking Leads to Entity Theories of Human Ability

Autor/in	Oshio, Atsushi
Titel	Dichotomous Thinking Leads to Entity Theories of Human Ability
Quelle	2 (2012) 6, S.369-375 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2159-5542
Schlagwörter	Cognitive Style; Stereotypes; World Views; Theories; Intelligence; Ability; Factor Analysis; Correlation; Undergraduate Students; Foreign Countries; Japan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Cognitive styles; Kognitiver Stil; Klischee; World view; Weltanschauung; Theory; Theorie; Intelligenz; Klugheit; Fähigkeit; Fertigkeit; Faktorenanalyse; Korrelation; Ausland
Abstract	Previous research has indicated that dichotomous thinkers have stereotypic and rigid views of others. This study focuses on the world-view of dichotomous thinkers from the perspective of entity vs. incremental theory. Study 1 explored the relationship between dichotomous thinking and the IPTM (implicit person theory measure) (Dweck, Chiu, & Hong, 1995). Two hundred and forty-eight Japanese undergraduates completed the DTI (dichotomous thinking inventory) and the IPTM. A significant positive relationship between the variables was found. Study 2 explored the relationship between the DTI and another measure assessing the degree to which participants endorsed implicit theories. Three hundred and eleven Japanese undergraduates completed the DTI and the SITI (scale of implicit theory of intelligence) (Mori, Ishida, Shimizu, & Tominaga, 2001). Factor analysis of the SITI revealed four factors: smartness, efficiency, clear-headedness, and grade and knowledge. Correlation analyses indicated that people who think dichotomously tend to deem human abilities to be more innate. (Contains 5 tables.) (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10