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implicit self theory
implicit self theory Implicit self theory is a person’s everyday belief about whether personal traits can change or are basically fixed.
Implicit self theory is a person’s everyday belief about whether personal traits can change or are basically fixed. It is commonly described as either an entity view, in which traits are seen as stable, or an incremental view, in which traits are seen as malleable, and these beliefs can also shape how people judge others.