Finding "meaning" in psychology: a lay theories approach to self-regulation, social perception, and social development

Much of psychology focuses on universal principles of thought and action. Although an extremely productive pursuit, this approach, by describing only the "average person," risks describing no one in particular. This article discusses an alternate approach that complements interests in univ...

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Published in:	The American psychologist Vol. 61; no. 3; p. 192
Main Authors:	Molden, Daniel C, Dweck, Carol S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.04.2006
Subjects:	Humans Psychological Theory Psychology Social Change Social Control, Informal - methods Social Perception
ISSN:	0003-066X
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