PSYC 178 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Collectivism, Asian Americans, Trait Theory
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We all have capability to do this, it is a question of motivation. Can tell people how they compared to similar families on electric bill. Helps decrease energy use if you are above average, but not if you are below average adding a smiley face next to comparison can motivate people who use less than average to continue using less energy. Use the box itself- nail it to wall and put candle in. More people arrive at solution if you separate the thumbtacks and the box. Paying people in this version will cause increased performance. 3 conditions- task is same, but researcher"s response changes. Acknowledged condition- researcher looks over test immediately and puts it in stack. Ignored condition- researcher puts the sheet in a stack without looking at it. Shredded condition- researcher puts the sheet in a paper shredder without looking at it.
