moscovici et al

Question 1

what was the aim?

Answer 1

to investigate the role of a consistent minority upon the opinions of a majority in an unambiguous situation

Question 2

method?

Answer 2

rps placed in groups of 4 rps
they were told study was about perception
each group shown 36 slides with different blue filters on
consistent condition = stooges slides were green everytime
inconsistent condition = in 24 parts stooge said slide was green and in 12 parts blue

Question 3

what were the findings?

Answer 3

consistent condition = 8.2% agreement with stooges 32% agreeing at least once
inconsistent condition = 1.25% agreement with stooges

Question 4

evaluation

Answer 4

deception as told test was about perception
no informed consent
androcentric - only males