The aim of my research has been to test implicit theory change as a way to help young adolescents forgive a peer who hurt them deeply. The first of two studies showed that those holding an incremental theory of attribution are more forgiving than those holding an entity view. Overall feelings of vulnerability to future hurt were higher for entity theorists. The second study measured the impact an intervention, designed to change one's implicit theory from entity toward an incremental view, would have on levels of forgiveness, expectations of future hurt, and levels of anger. Findings showed a...

Reluctantly agreeing to a blind date, Maggie becomes frustrated with the evermore impossible-to-believe claims made by the man sitting across the table, Remmy. Desperately wanting to avoid an argument, but also wanting Maggie to believe him, Remmy decides the best way to prove his incredible assertion is to show her. He takes Maggie by the hand as they jump through time and space via the Brane. Captivated by the idea that he has loved her for a very long time prior to this meeting, Maggie becomes deeply interested in Remmy. Wondering why he couldn't have done something about her less than...