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Peer reviewedLamm, Helmut; Myers, David G. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1976
Social-emotional and rational-cognitive explanations of group risky shift on choice dilemmas (hypothetical life situations) were evaluated by comparing shift in groups of low Mach (emotional) and high Mach (non-emotional) subjects. Effects of Machiavellian beliefs on social functioning are examined. Group composition was not observed to affect…
Descriptors: Experimental Psychology, Group Behavior, Personality Theories, Research Projects
Peer reviewedJacobson, Marsha B. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1975
Subjects responded to risk and caution life-dilemma problems in either a group discussion or a control procedure. Before and after experimental treatment, subjects filled in a questionnaire involving whether or not the character in the dilemma should take the risk. Results are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Decision Making, Group Dynamics, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedKnowles, Eric S. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1976
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…
Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Attitude Change, College Students, Discussion Groups
