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palinkasocsi
07-11-2008, 03:27 AM
Dear all,

I wonder if 'negatively biased' in the following sentence could mean 'bringing up negative associations':

John is guilty is understood through a cognitive schema referring to the negatively biased core supposition, 'guilt'.

Many thanks.

P.

Pete
07-11-2008, 05:59 AM
Dear all,

I wonder if 'negatively biased' in the following sentence could mean 'bringing up negative associations':

John is guilty is understood through a cognitive schema referring to the negatively biased core supposition, 'guilt'.

Many thanks.

P.
Yes, I'd say that is an appropriate paraphrase.

palinkasocsi
07-11-2008, 01:05 PM
Thanks Pete!

P.