The Moderation of Distinctiveness-Based Illusory Correlation: The Impact of Circadian Variations and Personal Need for Structure

Autor:	Randall A. Gordon
Rok vydání:	1997
Předmět:	Cued recall Evening Social Psychology Illusory correlation Trait Optimal distinctiveness theory Circadian rhythm Psychology Moderation Morning Developmental psychology
Zdroj:	The Journal of Social Psychology. 137:514-526
ISSN:	1940-1183 0022-4545
DOI:	10.1080/00224549709595469
Popis:	To further the understanding of illusory correlations, relationships between circadian variations (morningness-eveningness), personal need for structure, and the development of illusory correlations were examined. Consistent with predictions, U.S. university students who participated at nonoptimal times (morning types at night; evening types during the day) formed significant illusory correlations based on a percentage estimate measure; participants during optimal periods did not. Significant illusory correlations were found also among participants with a high need for personal structure but not among participants with a lower need for such structure. Comparisons based on trait ratings and a cued recall (assignment) task were not significant. Overall, the findings are consistent with the idea that illusory correlations are by-products of a cognitively economical heuristic process.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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