Cognitive styles and the acceptance of related myths
by Miller, Carin F., Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2009, 79 pages; 3352334

Abstract:

This study was designed to investigate cognitive styles and the acceptance of myths related to gender, rape, battering, homosexuality, pregnancy, Blacks, and mental illness among 150 mental health professionals that work with adolescents who are under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services. Cognitive styles are studied from a Gregorian perspective. A myths questionnaire related to selective social issues given above and developed by this author was utilized. A myth is a generally accepted belief unsubstantiated by fact. Thus, it is hypothesized that individuals who do not think abstractly may be more likely to engage in mythical thinking. Answer to the following question is sought: What is the correlation between cognitive styles and the acceptance of myths among mental health professionals.
 
AdviserBarry Trunk
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 70-04, p. , May 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Psychology
Publication Number3352334
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