Jenness

Question 1

Aim of Jenness (1932)

Answer 1

To investigate whether individual judgments of jellybeans in a jar was influenced by group decision

Question 2

Procedure of Jenness (1932)

Answer 2

-Participants made private estimates of the total number of jellybeans
-Participants discussed estimated in groups then a group estimate was made
-Participants then made another private judgement on the number of jellybeans.

Question 3

Findings of Jenness (1932)

Answer 3

Compared individual estimates before and after the group discussion and found that estimated moved towards group estimate

Question 4

Conclusion of Jenness (1932)

Answer 4

The judgments of individuals are affected by majority opinion, especially in ambiguous or unfamiliar situations