Further, these lay theories often coexist in an individual's mind with their formal counterparts (Shtulman & Valcarcel, 2012).
Would people apply different lay theories of evolution in contemplating one particular species versus species in general?
The distribution of success and failure to social groups is supported by lay theories about the characteristics of social groups and the causes of their outcomes, as well as by beliefs about entitlement of groups to succeed or fail.
Consequently, formally acquired biological explanations for behavior may seem relatively natural in the abstract, but people may default to their lay theories such as folk psychology in the concrete, accounting for our framing effect.
Specifically, she and her colleagues have been studying the way we think about happiness -- our lay theories -- as a possible precursor of empathy.
These lay theories of adherence with regard to antiretroviral [ 81] and TB treatment [ 75] are discussed elsewhere.
Rather our findings suggest that lay theories relating to solutions to health inequities reflect a distinct strain of individualism.
It will be theoretically valuable to collect recommendations on longevity from exceptionally long-lived adults in different societies, as these lay theories could be shaped by factors such as norms about families, cultural ideals, social policies and so forth.
The intervention is described in terms of its theoretical basis, as well as its components and dynamics, and this may include lay theories and assumptions as well as professional and therapy based theories and the wider social theories that come into play.
Nevertheless, Ms. Ramsay entertains a "just lie" theory, much like the just war theory, that sets certain criteria for official lying: It should avert a more significant harm than telling the truth, be used as a last resort, and have a reasonable chance of success.
