The Development, Perseverance, and Change of Naive Theories

Naive theories--knowledge structures with a causal or explanatory component--are examined in terms of initial development, resistance to change, and consequences. Three types of psychological processes are proposed to underlie the perseverance of naive theories.

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Published in:Social cognition 1998-03, Vol.16 (1), p.8-30
Main Authors: Anderson, Craig A, Lindsay, James J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Knowledge
Perception
Psychology
Social psychology
Social theory
Theory
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Summary:Naive theories--knowledge structures with a causal or explanatory component--are examined in terms of initial development, resistance to change, and consequences. Three types of psychological processes are proposed to underlie the perseverance of naive theories.
ISSN:0278-016X
1943-2798
DOI:10.1521/soco.1998.16.1.8