APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Construing Multiculturalism Abstractly (vs. concretely) Predicts Beliefs, Emotions and Behavior Toward Refugees

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Cognitive

Session: Poster Session IV

Authors

Abstract

Construing multiculturalism abstractly (e.g., why is important) vs. concretely (e.g. how it can be achieved) led to intentions of positive behavior (increased help and decreased exclusion) toward refugees. Stereotypic beliefs (e.g., warmth) and emotions (e.g., admiration) contribute to the prediction of behavioral intentions.

Social Cognition