Cohrs et al

Question 1

Aim?

Answer 1

to investigate whether RWA would correlate positive with high conscientious and low openness and if SDO would correlate negatively with openness,
Both high prejudice

Question 2

Sample?

Answer 2

193 people, 125f 64m 4n/a, mean age 34 and range of 18-64, diverse range from east germany, all able bodied and heterosexual

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

all given 12 euros and a personality profile to complete self reports measuring prejudice towards homosexuality, foreigners and people with disabilities

Question 4

conclusion

Answer 4

RWA negative with openness -0.22
Positive with prejudice 0.48
SDO negative with agreeableness -0.40
Positive with prejudice 0.28

Question 5

Positive evaluation points?

Answer 5

• standardised questionnaires
• can reduce prejudice
• anonymous results so true to person

Question 6

negative evaluation points?

Answer 6

• a subjective scale 1-7
• can have social desirability bias
• restricted sample from east germany