Do We Wear Different Thinking Caps?
Differences in thinking styles influence behaviour
"...Another study has found that there are differences in the anticipation of climate change among individuals of different cultures. Chinese participants represented people from cultures that promote dialectical thinking, and North American participants represented individuals from cultures that use linear thinking. The former were more likely to anticipate a stable trend and less likely to anticipate an increasing trend in future climate change as compared to the North American participants. Culture can thus shape people’s response to climate change and environmental issues. According to the authors of the study, climate change educational programs should also incorporate cross-cultural perspectives so that the interpretation is not biased by the influence of culture." (Psychology Today, 21 May 21)
Posted: May 26, 2021, 8:35 AM