Nemeth

Question 1

where did this research stem from?

Answer 1

the influence of strong individuals who manage to convince a majority e.g. Hitler and suffragettes

Question 2

what was the aim of the research ?

Answer 2

to investigate the influence of perceived autonomy (choosing were to sit at a table) and consistency on minority influence

Question 3

what subsection is nemeth apart of ?

Answer 3

reaching a verdict

Question 4

what other studies are part of this subsection ?

Answer 4

hastie
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nemeth

Question 5

whos research did nemeth adapt ?

Answer 5

moscovicis

Question 6

what was the method ?

Answer 6

lab setting (mock juries )

Question 7

what were the participants asked to do ?

Answer 7

a group of 5 students (1 is a stooge) asked to decide on compensation for a victim after hearing the details of the injury and facts , p/s asked to decide on compensation amount individually , mock jury was put together in a room with a table and 5 seats

Question 8

what happened in the experimental condition?

Answer 8

the fed sat at the top of the table (purposefully) and everyone else was told to site at the sides

Question 9

what happened in the control condition ?

Answer 9

Nemeth told everyone where to sit

Question 10

what did the confederate during the discussion?

Answer 10

the con consistently adopts a deviant position , suggesting a figure of £3000 in comp instead of $10,000 - $25,000 like the rest of the group

Question 11

what was a finding?

Answer 11

confederate was much more influential in the first condition as he chose his own position appearing more autonomous and confident