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#890 Richard Nisbett: Attribution Theory, Intelligence, and Cognitive Differences Across Cultures

The Dissenter

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Cognitive Differences between East and West

This chapter explores the cultural and cognitive differences between East Asians and Westerners. It discusses how reasoning and cognitive skills vary between the two cultures, highlighting the emphasis on logical analysis in the West and holistic thinking in East Asia. The chapter also explores the real-life consequences of these differences and the malleability of cognitive traits.

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