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Psychological mindedness and cognitive style

Beitel, Mark, Ferrer, Elena, Cecero, John J.·2004·Journal of Clinical Psychology

Abstract

Psychological mindedness (PM) is theorized to be a cognitively toned personality variable, yet, there is a paucity of research addressing the cognitive components of PM. This study was intended to redress this issue by testing the empirical associations between PM and Ambiguity Tolerance, as measured by the Revised Scale for Ambiguity Tolerance (MacDonald, 1970); Locus of Control, as measured by the Locus of Control Scale (Rotter, 1966); and Magical Thinking, as measured by the Magical Ideation Scale (Eckblad & Chapman, 1983). The results indicated that PM is positively associated with ambiguity tolerance, whereas it is inversely related to external locus of control and magical thinking. These findings suggest a cognitive style profile for PM that includes flexibility, a sense of personal agency, and a propensity for realistic thinking. High-PM individuals are likely to bring these cognitive resources to bear in psychotherapy, a tendency that might explain why high PM patients make better use of treatment.

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Authors
Beitel, M., Ferrer, E., & Cecero, J. J.
Affiliations
  • Marymount Manhattan College (US)
  • Fordham University (US)
Corresponding author
Beitel, Mark
Venue
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2004-04-06
Volume
60
Issue
6
Pages
567-582
ISSN
  • 0021-9762 (ISSN-L)
  • 1097-4679
OpenAlex
W2110713048
Cited by
60
References
58
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FWCI
2.76
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Fordham Research Commons (Fordham University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords
psychological mindedness, cognitive style, ambiguity tolerance, locus of control, magical thinking, personality traits, treatment utilization, psychotherapy
MeSH terms
Adult, Cognition, Exploratory Behavior, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Personality, Personality Assessment, Personality Tests, Psychometrics, Risk-Taking, Self Disclosure, Students, Thinking, Self Psychology

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