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The Effects of Computer Mediated Communication on an Individual's Judgment: A Study Based on the Methods of Asch's Social Influence Experiment.
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Smilowitz, Michael; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Describes study of undergraduates that investigated social influence in the group process by examining how the exclusion of contextual cues provided by face to face interaction influences individual judgments in computer mediated conferencing (CMC). Asch's social influence experiment is reviewed, and further research needs are suggested. (23…
Descriptors: Cues, Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics
The Effects of Time Scarcity on Conflict and Compromise in Computer Conferencing.
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Reid, Fraser J. M.; Hards, Rachael – Computers in Human Behavior, 1998
Examines the effects of time scarcity on the way disagreement is managed in synchronous computer conferencing; reports an experiment in which pairs of undergraduates used keyboard-based conferencing software to resolve disputes on two controversial discussion topics under conditions either of time scarcity, or time abundance; and discusses…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software, Conflict Resolution, Higher Education
An Evaluation of Alternative Distance Tutoring Models for At-Risk Elementary School Children.
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Ross, Steven M.; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1990
Describes two programs that provided distance tutoring for sixth grade minority students enrolled in the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) class at an inner-city elementary school. Bulletin board systems (BBSs) and teleconferencing are described, student and tutor attitudes are examined, and guidelines to improve the effectiveness of future…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Electronic Mail, Elementary Education