Effects of deliberative and implemental mind-sets on illusion of control

Subjects completed a contingency learning task that involved estimating the degree of personal control exerted over target light onset. Overall findings suggest that people who are trying to make decisions develop a deliberative mind-set that allows for a realistic view of action-outcome expectancie...

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Published in:Journal of personality and social psychology 1989-04, Vol.56 (Apr 89), p.531-542
Main Authors: Gollwitzer, P M, Kinney, R F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Evaluation
Mind
Personal control
Relationship
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Summary:Subjects completed a contingency learning task that involved estimating the degree of personal control exerted over target light onset. Overall findings suggest that people who are trying to make decisions develop a deliberative mind-set that allows for a realistic view of action-outcome expectancies, whereas people who try to act on a decision develop an implemental mind-set that promotes illusionary optimism. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0022-3514