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| In Hastie et al's theory, what happeneds in the orientation period? |
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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 |
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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 |
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Attempts to smooth over conflicts
Tension released through humour |
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| What was the aim of Asch's study? |
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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? |
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| 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? |
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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? |
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| 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? |
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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 |
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Stooge has influence when they are consistant and have chosen their seat
When seated by experimenter they have little influence |
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