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Peer reviewedLamm, Helmut; Myers, David G. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1976
Social-emotional and rational-cognitive explanations of group risky shift on choice dilemmas (hypothetical life situations) were evaluated by comparing shift in groups of low Mach (emotional) and high Mach (non-emotional) subjects. Effects of Machiavellian beliefs on social functioning are examined. Group composition was not observed to affect…
Descriptors: Experimental Psychology, Group Behavior, Personality Theories, Research Projects
Peer reviewedTennis, Gay H.; Dabbs, James M., Jr. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1976
Effects of race, setting and type of approach upon interpersonal distance preferences among black and white female undergraduates are examined. Same-race pairs behavior, using direct and indirect measures, indicated interpersonal distance is likely to be greater in corner than in center settings. Race of subject has no significant effect but type…
Descriptors: Experimental Psychology, Overt Response, Personal Space, Racial Differences
Peer reviewedKnowles, Eric S. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1976
Whether individual study of risk problems (familiarization) leads to greater risk taking was investigated. Subjects (N=160) in groups of five or alone developed arguments in favor of the successful risky outcome in six Choice Dilemma problems. Groups may be more efficient than individuals in developing arguments favoring culturally valued…
Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Attitude Change, College Students, Discussion Groups
