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A Sex Difference in the Distribution of Oversufficient Rewards.
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Katz, Marsha G.; Messe, Lawrence A. – 1973
The present research examined possible sex differences in the relative strengths of the norms of equity and equality as determinants of reward distribution behavior. The subjects of the study were 72 male and 78 female undergraduate students. It was predicted that females would be more concerned with equality than males. Results supported the…
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Females
Group Risk Taking and Expected Values
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Harnett, John J. – Journal of Psychology, 1971
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Decision Making, Expectation
Intragroup Cohesiveness and Reciprocal Social Influence in Male and Female Discussion Groups.
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Barnard, William A.; And Others – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Presents study results examining social pressure within sexually homogenous groups. Explains that cohesiveness, based on common beliefs, was established in half of the sample while prevented in the remainder. Reports that groups were required to reach consensus after conflict was introduced. Concludes that low cohesion groups showed the greatest…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Conflict, Discussion Groups, Females
Dependence of the Risky-Shift on Instructions: A Replication
Willems, Edwin P.; Clark, Russell D., III – Psychol Rep, 1969
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
Effects of Incentives and Primary and Secondary Group Interaction on Learning a Complex Maze
Sage, John N. – Percept Mot Skills, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Effect of the Pretest in the Risky-Shift Paradigm
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McCauley, Clark; And Others – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1971
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, College Students, Decision Making
Group Risk Taking and Constituency Power
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Hartnett, John J. – Journal of Psychology, 1971
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Decision Making
Communicator Discrepancy, Measurement Delay, and Influence
Saiyadain, Mirza S. – Psychol Rep, 1969
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, College Students, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Coalitions in the Triad: Introducing the Element of Chance Into the Game Structure
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Caldwell, Michel – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1971
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, College Students
An Investigation Into the Use of Indigenous Grouping as the Reinforcing Agent in Teaching Maladjusted Boys to Read. Final Report.
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Graubard, Paul S.; And Others – 1970
An effort was made to assess the relative effectiveness of different reinforcement systems versus traditional teaching with maladjusted boys. The subjects were 60 boys in grades 6 and 7 who participated during language arts classes, but total data were gathered on 26 boys. The boys had histories of aggressive behavior and language problems.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Rating Scales