Naïve Definitions of Action and Inaction: A Study of Free Associations Using Natural Language Processing and Top-Down Coding.

Journal: Psicothema
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Even though the terms "action" and "inaction" have been used to describe objects of attitudes, behaviors, and goals, the meaning of action and inaction for lay people has not been investigated.

Authors

  • Aashna Sunderrajan
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • Dolores Albarracín