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Reaching a Verdict
Reaching a Verdict
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Psychology
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05/16/2014

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In Hastie et al's theory, what happeneds in the orientation period?
Definition

Relaxed and open discussion

Set the agenda

Raise questions and explore facts

Different opinions arise

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In Hastie et al's theory, what happeneds in open confrontation
Definition

Fierce debate

Focus on detail

Explore different interpretations

Pressure on the minority to conform

Support for the group decision is established

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In Hastie et al's theory, what happeneds in reconciliation
Definition

Attempts to smooth over conflicts

Tension released through humour

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What was the aim of Asch's study?
Definition
To investigate the effects of conformity to a majority when the task is unambiguous
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What was the procedure of Asch's study?
Definition
A naive participant was asked a question to which several stooges had aready given the wrong answer
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What were the results of Asch's study?
Definition

Individuals conformed in 1 out of 3 occassions

When one stooge disrupted the conformity, it fell to 5%

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What was the aim of Nemeth and Wachtler's study?
Definition
To investigate the influence of perceived autonomy and consistency on minority influence
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What was the procedure of Nemeth and Wachtler's study?
Definition

A group of 5 participants deliberated on the amount of compensation due for a victim of an injury

Had to make a verdict then go to another room with a long table

In one condition the stooge chose the seat at the head of the table, in the other the experimenter told everyone where to sit

The stooge adopted a devient positition suggesting $3000 instead of $10,000-$25,00

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What were the results of the study by Nemeth and Wachtler
Definition

Stooge has influence when they are consistant and have chosen their seat

When seated by experimenter they have little influence

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