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Chapter 8 - Conclusions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 November 2023

Peter Dixon
Affiliation:
University of Alberta
Marisa Bortolussi
Affiliation:
University of Alberta
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In the final chapter, we review the framework for perspective taking that we have developed in the book and highlight what we feel are the most important elements. In that context, we return to the questions raised in the introductory chapter about the relationship between perspective taking in reading literature and perspective taking in real life. We conclude that although the effects of literary perspective taking on general social cognition are debatable, there is much clearer evidence for effects on specific prosocial attitudes. We also suggest future directions for further empirical research.

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The Analogical Reader
A Cognitive Approach to Literary Perspective Taking
, pp. 203 - 216
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Conclusions
  • Peter Dixon, University of Alberta, Marisa Bortolussi, University of Alberta
  • Book: The Analogical Reader
  • Online publication: 09 November 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009344203.008
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  • Conclusions
  • Peter Dixon, University of Alberta, Marisa Bortolussi, University of Alberta
  • Book: The Analogical Reader
  • Online publication: 09 November 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009344203.008
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  • Conclusions
  • Peter Dixon, University of Alberta, Marisa Bortolussi, University of Alberta
  • Book: The Analogical Reader
  • Online publication: 09 November 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009344203.008
Available formats
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