Uncertainty is inherent in the modern world. Global problems of the present, environmental,
cultural and social problems, information revolution, problems of interpersonal communications
and interaction of the person with the environment, all this generates uncertainty of human’s
existence of the person in the world. Under such circumstances of the existence a special role is
played by a tolerance phenomenon to uncertainty. In this regard, in spite of sufficient complexity
and relevance of a phenomenon of tolerance to uncertainty and interest in this problem of various
sciences, there are no theoretical and empirical data on features of tolerance to uncertainty and
the tested mental states of various ethnocultural groups, in particular of Russians and Tatars, that
defined the purpose of our research. The research was conducted by means of a technique of a selfassessment of mental states of Alishev, Gabdulkhakova. In article are presented and analized the
results of a research of mental conditions of representatives of the Russian and Tatar nationality
in situations with a certain and uncertain outcome. It is revealed that at collision with uncertain
situations there is a shift of qualitative characteristics of states from positive to negative at examinees
of the Russian and Tatar nationality. It is shown that in situations with defined (negative outcome
there are negative mental states, while in situations with a certain outcome positive states are felt.
Keyword(s) : mental state
Personality correlates of the regulation of mental States of students
Abstract
Representations of an individual’s mental states are dynamic, and possesses both structure and form.
Building a clear image (mental impressions) of the desired mental state allows you to develop an
effective strategy of self-regulation. The study identified possible mechanisms of control of mental
States through their representation in the mind (mental representation) and the relationship with
personal characteristics of the subjects. Various techniques were used including: the five-factor
personality test McCrae – Costa «Magnificent five», the technique of self-identity (Budassi), and
the «The mental state Relief» questionnaire (Prokhorov). The article explores the mechanisms of
regulation of mental conditions, and personal characteristics which determine the specificity of
mental representations of mental States using various indicators of the States (mental processes,
physiological reactions, feelings and behavior). It identifies the structure of relationships formed by
divergent and coherent relationships, and their organization and connectedness. Diverging signs
form the structure of mental representations of negative mental state. It shows that self-esteem is
a major cause of the formation of mental representations of actual and positive mental States. The
results can be used for developing techniques of regulation and self-regulation of mental States.