The Lens Model: Computational Procedures and Applications

This paper is a general introduction to the lens model, written primarily for individuals in a variety of applied areas (Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Public Administration, Clinical Pharmacology, and Education). First the background issues of Social Judgment Theory, bivariate and multivariate regression are discussed; then the actual experimental procedures and analyses are demonstrated. Finally there is a brief discussion of the application of the model to the study of conflict resolution and interpersonal learning.