Using the concept of wisdom to enhance the expression of wisdom knowledge: not the philosopher's dream but differential effects of developmental preparedness.

摘要: In this study, the authors explored whether wisdom-related performance could be enhanced by an instruction referring to abstract concept of wisdom ("try give a wise response"). The used three levels activation as well intelligence-activation and control conditions in heterogeneous sample age groups (N = 318). Results showed no general effect wisdom-concept instructions but did show aptitude (resource) treatment interaction: Participants high preparedness resources associated with exhibited some gains, whereas resource-low participants actually declined after instruction. Implications consequences respect ways enhancing expression knowledge are discussed.