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The Uncertain Mind

Individual Differences in Facing the Unknown

Richard M Sorrentino author Christopher JR Roney author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:15th Aug '17

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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.

"...we found this volume to be both scholarly and stimulating (a conjunction not always achieved in our academic literature). We await further developments in this productive research program." -- Keith E. Stanovich and Richard F. West

ISBN: 9781138462762

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

204 pages