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Models of Man

Personality and Social Psychology BulletinPublished 1 December 1980
Tim Rogers
Citations4
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SJR score2.17
SNIP1.85

Abstract

The prevailing model of man as seen in the cognitive literature is examined with respect to its suitability as a formulation for social psychology. The focus of these models on cold cognitions is noted and several examples of the problems this raises are discussed. Two revisions to a cognitive model are introduced and evaluated. The possibility, of affect being a separate processing system, with different structure and dynamics from the cognitive system is discussed. The need for research and theory to address how these two systems might interact is noted.

Keywords

PsychologyNeuroscience