Information Weighting, Familiarization, and the Risky Shift.

Knowles, Eric S.

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ERIC Number: EJ153283

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Publication Date: 1976

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Information Weighting, Familiarization, and the Risky Shift

Knowles, Eric S.

Social Behavior and Personality, 4, 1, 113-118, 76

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 positions. (Author/SBP)

Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Attitude Change, College Students, Discussion Groups, Experimental Psychology, Group Dynamics, Research Projects, Responses, Shift Studies, Social Reinforcement, Social Values

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