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Evidence for a Cultural Mindset: Combining Process Data, Theory, and Simulation.

LaTasha R Holden^1,2, Michelle LaMar³, Malcolm Bauer³

¹Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States.

Frontiers in Psychology

|September 27, 2021

Summary

Developing a malleable cultural mindset enhances cross-cultural competence (3C) learning, persistence, and adaptability. This approach improves navigating diverse cultural interactions and decision-making in assessment contexts.

Keywords:

Markov decision process computational model cross-cultural competence decision making mindset simulation study

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Cognitive Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Computational Modeling

Background:

Existing research on Cross-Cultural Competence (3C) lacks understanding of learning processes.
Mindset theory, which posits ability is fixed or changeable, is a key motivator for learning and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel perspective on 3C learning and decision-making using cultural mindsets.
To investigate how cultural mindsets influence learning and performance in innovative assessment contexts.

Main Methods:

Applied computational cognitive modeling using Markov decision processes (MDP).
Utilized logfile data from an interactive 3C task to operationalize behavioral differences.
Developed cognitive models for fixed and malleable cultural mindsets based on belief updating mechanisms.

Main Results:

Malleable cultural mindsets demonstrated significantly greater cultural learning, persistence, and responsiveness to feedback.
Individuals with malleable mindsets showed more openness to exploring cultural norms and adapting behavior.
The computational model accurately classified 83% of simulated records, supporting the theory's validity.

Conclusions:

Cultural mindsets are crucial mechanisms for effective navigation of cross-cultural situations.
Findings suggest considering cultural mindsets in education, business, health, and military institutions.
This research provides a framework for understanding and enhancing 3C through mindset development.