A quick note, trawled without credit from somewhere online:
Individuals scoring high on need for closure are likely to quickly grasp closure by relying on early cues and the first answer they come across (Chirumbolo, et al., 2004). The need for closure is also said to lead to a very narrow information search and a higher tendency to use cognitive heuristics when it comes to finding a solution to a question (Van Hiel and Mervielde, 2003).
In studies on creativity, individuals rating low on need for closure produced a larger frequency of novel solutions that motivated and inspired others in their group. Low need for closure members were more productive and outcomes of projects were rated as more creative (Chriumbolo et al., 2004).
Some researchers have reached the conclusion that a desire for simple structure is the true cause of cognitive closure (Neuberg, et al., 1997). Others predict that stressors such as time pressure lead to a tendency to stick with a given strategy because of a heightened need for closure (Kruglanski, et al, 1997).
Meanwhile, The growing expectation placed on schools and parents to boost pupils' self-esteem is breeding a generation of narcissists, an expert has warned.
The end product: depression?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Hey man, just caught on here... sorry to hear about getting laid off. Congrats on being a dad, our boys are fairly close in age, mine are approaching 4yo. As for the blog post, are you seeking closure of the marriage or the lost job?
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention good luck on the book, I remember when you wrote some stuff at SJC about the falling dog analogy. It was damn good so I know you will crank out a killer read.
ReplyDelete