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Uncertainty is a major force in our lives. Whether it be regarding social relationships, our jobs, or our sense of who we are, these are uncertain times. This new book deals directly with how people cope with uncertainty. The authors show that while some people are relatively comfortable dealing with uncertainty and strive to resolve it (uncertainty-oriented), others are more likely to avoid uncertainty, preferring the familiar or the known (certainty-oriented). They go on to examine the implications of these orientations for understanding processes of self-knowledge, social cognition and attitude change, achievement, motivation and performance, interpersonal and group processes, and issues relating to physical and psychological health concerns. Research is discussed linking this uncertainty orientation to each of these issues, raising important practical and theoretical questions for each. The Uncertain Mind presents some fifteen years of research devoted to understanding the dynamics of uncertainty orientation. It will be important reading not only for those directly involved in the fields of social motivation and social cognition, but also for a broad range of people across the field of psychology.
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This book discusses individual differences in how people react to
uncertainty. The authors show that while some people are relatively
comfortable dealing with uncertainty and strive to resolve it
(uncertainty-oriented), others are more likely to avoid
uncertainty, preferring the familiar or the known
(certainty-oriented). They go on to examine the implications of an
uncertainty orientation for understanding processes of
self-knowledge, social cognition and attitude change, achievement,
motivation and performance, interpersonal and group processes, and
issues relating to physical and psychological health concerns.
Research is discussed which links this uncertainty orientation to
each of these issues, raising important practical and theoretical
questions for each. The book also considers possible implications
for people of both orientations of living in times that may be
characterized as being uncertain.
Cross-cultural differences have many important implications for
social identity, social cognition, and interpersonal behavior. The
10th volume of the Ontario Symposia on Personality and Social
Psychology focuses on East-West cultural differences and
similarities and how this research can be applied to cross-cultural
studies in general. Culture and Social Behavior covers a range of
topics from differences in basic cognitive processes to broad level
cultural syndromes that pervade social arrangements, laws, and
public representations. Leading researchers in the study of culture
and psychology describe their work and their current perspective on
the important questions facing the field. Pioneers in the field
such as Harry Triandis and Michael Bond present their work, along
with those who represent some newer approaches to the study of
culture. Richard E. Nisbett concludes the book by discussing the
historical development of the field and an examination of which
aspects of culture are universal and which are culture-specific. By
illustrating both the diversity and vitality of research on the
psychology of culture and social behavior, the editors hope this
volume will stimulate further research from psychologists of many
cultural traditions. Understanding cultural differences is now more
important than ever due to their potential to spark conflict,
violence, and aggression. As such, this volume is a "must have" for
cultural researchers including those in social, cultural, and
personality psychology, and interpersonal, cultural, and political
communication, anthropology, and sociology.
Cross-cultural differences have many important implications for
social identity, social cognition, and interpersonal behavior. The
10th volume of the Ontario Symposia on Personality and Social
Psychology focuses on East-West cultural differences and
similarities and how this research can be applied to cross-cultural
studies in general.
"Culture and Social Behavior" covers a range of topics from
differences in basic cognitive processes to broad level cultural
syndromes that pervade social arrangements, laws, and public
representations. Leading researchers in the study of culture and
psychology describe their work and their current perspective on the
important questions facing the field. Pioneers in the field such as
Harry Triandis and Michael Bond present their work, along with
those who represent some newer approaches to the study of culture.
Richard E. Nisbett concludes the book by discussing the historical
development of the field and an examination of which aspects of
culture are universal and which are culture-specific. By
illustrating both the diversity and vitality of research on the
psychology of culture and social behavior, the editors hope this
volume will stimulate further research from psychologists of many
cultural traditions.
Understanding cultural differences is now more important than ever
due to their potential to spark conflict, violence, and aggression.
As such, this volume is a "must have" for cultural researchers
including those in social, cultural, and personality psychology,
and interpersonal, cultural, and political communication,
anthropology, and sociology.
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