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Hensley, Wayne E. – 1979
Three distinct theoretical explanations for the effect of attire on aiding behavior were examined in a study. The reinforcing value of attire itself predicted that well-dressed persons would always receive more assistance than poorly dressed persons. The reinforcing value of perceived similarity predicted that similar persons would receive more…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Clothing, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer)
