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Peer reviewedNurmi, Jari-Erik – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Presents results of a study of cultural differences in causal attributions and self-serving bias. Reports more self-serving attributional bias among U.S. than Finn students. Suggests that cultural differences in self-serving bias may result from differences in need to protect self-esteem, coping mechanisms, and cultural differences in coping with…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Bias, Coping
Leino, Jarkko – 1984
This six-part pamphlet examines 87 Finnish principals' personalities in terms of leadership and cognitive styles. The study's purpose is noted in section 1. Section 2 analyzes pedagogical roles and behaviors from a normative dimension perspective. Section 3 shifts to the personal dimension in discussing styles, values, and vocational preferences.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Style
