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Peer reviewedBrockner, Joel; And Others – Journal of Research in Personality, 1982
Conducted two studies to test the notion that various factors, i.e., situation-personal, may differentially affect degrees of entrapment (amount invested) depending upon the point in time at which they are introduced. The results of both studies suggest amount invested depends upon timing in the entrapment process. (RC)
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Behavior Patterns, Conflict
Peer reviewedThelen, Mark H.; And Others – Journal of Research in Personality, 1981
Reviews literature on effects of being imitated and the social influence function of imitation, plus related literature on conformity from social psychology. Considers this research within a number of theoretical contexts, especially within the conceptual framework of effectance motivation. Suggests imitation may facilitate mastery and control of…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Attribution Theory, Behavior Patterns
