Overview of the Construal Level Theory: history of formation, main provisions and research potential

This paper provides an overview of Construal Level Theory (CLT), which was founded by Nira Liberman and Yakov Trope. CLT describes the relationship between psychological distance (subjective experience remoteness a phenomenon) level its construal (representation) in consciousness. According to this theory, phenomena perceived more distant, will be presented abstract way mind subject. At moment is one most actively developing interdisciplinary theories. same time, it remains virtually unknown within Russian-speaking community. The main purpose article help reader get idea history development, assumptions, demonstrate high research potential. first part presents significant works, determined direction theory’s development. second summarizes key points. last considers possibilities building deeper understanding nature prediction, evaluation, choice, self-regulation, number other processes.