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Download full textKatz, 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
Oskamp, Stuart; Kleinke, Chris – J Personality Soc Psychol, 1970
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Game Theory, High School Students, Motivation
Peer reviewedDweck, Carol S. – American Psychologist, 1986
Educationally relevant conceptions of motivation are difficult to establish. A research based model of motivational processes can show how goals for cognitive tasks shape reactions to success and failure and how they influence the quality of cognitive performance. This model can aid in designing programs to change maladaptive motivational…
Descriptors: Achievement, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Style, Goal Orientation
Peer reviewedShaw, Jerry I.; Skolnick, Paul – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1971
Descriptors: Accidents, Attitudes, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research
Kershenbaum, Brenda R.; Komorita, S. S. – J Personality Soc Psychol, 1970
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Conflict Resolution
Burke, Ronald J.; Weir, Tamara – 1976
This study examines sex differences in adolescent perceptions and functioning. Subjects were public school students who voluntarily filled out a questionnaire during class time. The information sought was: (1) whether the sources and reported intensity of stress in the day-to-day lives of male and female adolescents are different; (2) whether male…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Behavioral Science Research, Females
Peer reviewedStricker, Lawrence J.; And Others – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1970
Examines response to group pressure involving different judgments and social situations. One bipolar dimension included conformity and anticonformity, the other, conformity and independence. Tables, graphs, and bibliography. (RW)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavioral Science Research, Conformity, Decision Making
Aiello, John R.; And Others – 1975
Overcrowded residence halls at Rutgers University form the basis for this research study on the effects of overcrowding. Subjects were the occupants of 31 rooms (7 triple male rooms, 7 triple female rooms, 7 double male rooms, and 10 double female rooms). Two sets of measures were used to determine whether crowding caused arousal and stress. The…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, College Freshmen, Dormitories, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewedSilverman, Irwin; And Others – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1972
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Identification (Psychology), Imitation
Metha, Arlene – 1972
A study was conducted to determine if eight distinct subcultures of college students reflect differences concerning psychological anomie (alienation) and existential frustration. In addition, the purpose of this study was to explore the interaction among eight college student subcultures and sex and race for psychological anomie and existential…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Educational Research, Psychological Patterns
Harris, Roma M.; Highlen, Pamela S. – 1977
The relationship between external reinforcement of behavior and depression is explored. Specifically, the psychological study measures the role of cognition in depression by comparing decision-making problems, lack of assertiveness, and perceptions of control in male and female undergraduate college students and psychiatric patients. It was…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis
