Group Resistance to Influence by a Conciliatory Member.

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Title: Group Resistance to Influence by a Conciliatory Member.
Language: English
Authors: Lindskold, Svenn, Han, Gyuseog
Source: Small Group Behavior. Feb 1988 19(1):19-34.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 1988
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: College Students, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Decision Making, Group Discussion, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Personality Traits, Problem Solving, Role Playing, Social Behavior, Social Control
Abstract: Assigned subjects as groups or individuals to communicator role in Prisoner's Dilemma. Also assigned conciliatory, tough, or individualistic styles to subjects in representing constituents in the interaction. Conciliatory style was successful in all-conciliatory groups. Conciliatory members of mixed groups were unsuccessful in moderating their fellows. Mixed groups were less cooperative and less conciliatory in their communications. (Author/KS)
Journal Code: CIJNOV1988
Entry Date: 1988
Accession Number: EJ373129
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Assigned subjects as groups or individuals to communicator role in Prisoner's Dilemma. Also assigned conciliatory, tough, or individualistic styles to subjects in representing constituents in the interaction. Conciliatory style was successful in all-conciliatory groups. Conciliatory members of mixed groups were unsuccessful in moderating their fellows. Mixed groups were less cooperative and less conciliatory in their communications. (Author/KS)