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Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007.
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Florida Atlantic University
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2007
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2007
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Three studies explored how psychological distance from social roles can
affect information processing. Based on Construal Level Theory (CLT; Trope &
Liberman 2003; Liberman & Trope 1998) we believe that a greater psychological
distance from a role will cause individuals to process information of this distant role
on a higher cognitive level than a psychologically active role. Three studies were
designed to examine the effect of social distance on complexity of preferences (Study
1 & 3), level of linguistic categorization (Study 2), the breadth of object categories,
prototypicality of anticipated activities, and coping experiences (Study 3). The results
provided no support to extend the basic principle of psychological distance of CL T to
a related social distance dimension.
affect information processing. Based on Construal Level Theory (CLT; Trope &
Liberman 2003; Liberman & Trope 1998) we believe that a greater psychological
distance from a role will cause individuals to process information of this distant role
on a higher cognitive level than a psychologically active role. Three studies were
designed to examine the effect of social distance on complexity of preferences (Study
1 & 3), level of linguistic categorization (Study 2), the breadth of object categories,
prototypicality of anticipated activities, and coping experiences (Study 3). The results
provided no support to extend the basic principle of psychological distance of CL T to
a related social distance dimension.
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55 p.
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Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007.
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2007
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2007
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2007
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2007
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2007
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Goldsztajn, David
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Graduate College
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Mental Representation of Near Vs. Distant Social Roles
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2007
2007
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
Mental Representation of Near Vs. Distant Social Roles
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Mental Representation of Near Vs. Distant Social Roles