Effects of evidence on attitudes: is polarization the norm?

Article Abstract:

Polarization is not a common result of exposure to mixed evidence though some cases do adhere to this pattern. Since polarization can be attained by the cognitive engagement with a topic as with the evaluation of mixed evidence, simple engagement offers the best explanation for the change observed. As such, mixed evidence is regarded as a sub-type of such engagement rather than being solely associated with attitude polarization. Individuals with inconsistent attitudes show greater polarization than those with consistent attitudes.

Analysis, Attitudes, Attitude (Psychology), Polarity (Psychology)

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Therapists' attitudes about addressing the role of exercise in psychotherapy

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Analysis of psychotherapists' perception of exercise and psychological functioning shows that therapists who experience the good effects of exercise on patients are more likely to advocate it to their clients. Most of the therapists are aware of the symptomatic benefits provided by exercise. The favorable disposition towards exercise is related to general beliefs regarding the effects of physical health upon the psychological state of mind.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Observations, Exercise therapy, Psychotherapists, Psychotherapy

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Synonyms for sexual intercourse: evidence of Zipf's Law

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Zipf's Law suggests as word increase in usage they undergo abbreviatory truncation. Psychology students submitted 219 synonyms for "sexual intercourse" along the same lines as Zipf's suggested abbreviatory truncation. The frequency of the synonym was defined as the number of students who contributed the synonym. Zipf's Law is borne out in relation to common synonyms for sexual relations.

Psychological aspects, Words, New, New words, Linguistics, Slang

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