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21Grounded on the social exchange theory (SET), social cognitive theory (SCT), and self-determination theory (SDT), this study aims to explore the mediating role of self-efficacy (SE) and work engagement (WE) on the effect of social support (SS) on job satisfaction (JS) among Chinese ethnic minority kindergarten teachers (KTs). The results show that: (1) SS has a directly significant effect on JS; (2) WE mediates the relationship between SS and JS; and (3) SE mediates the relationship between SS a…Read more
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31A modified Monty Hall problemTheory and Decision 89 (2): 151-156. 2020.We conduct a laboratory experiment using the Monty Hall problem to study how simplified examples improve learning behavior and correct irrational choices in probabilistic situations. In particular, we show that after experiencing a simplified version of the MHP, subjects perform better in the MHP, compared to the control group who only experienced the 3-door version. Our results suggest that simplified examples strongly induces learning.
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30Longitudinal Invariance Analysis of the Short Grit Scale in Chinese Young AdultsFrontiers in Psychology 11. 2020.
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47From mythology to psychology: Identifying archetypal symbols in moviesTechnoetic Arts 11 (2): 99-113. 2013.In this article, we introduce the theory of archetype, which explains the connection between ancient myths and the human mind. Based on the assumption that archetypes are in the deepest level of human mind, we propose that archetypal symbolism is a kind of knowledge that supports the cognitive process for creating subjective world-view towards the physical world we live in. According to archetypal symbolism, we conducted an empirical study to identify archetypal symbols in modern movies. A new c…Read more
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20Using Over-Represented Tetrapeptides to Predict Protein Submitochondria LocationsActa Biotheoretica 61 (2): 259-268. 2013.
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