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Processing performance evaluations in same-sex groups

University of British Columbia

Seventy-two male subjects were assigned at random and in equal numbers to one of three conditions: two experimental and one control. The same procedure was followed with 72 female subjects. The participants were asked to complete a computerized perceptual task, first alone and then as a team. Half the subjects in the experimental groups were given higher scores on the task than their partner and the other half received lower scores. Control subjects received no scores. Overall, results were as predicted. Subjects formed expectations commensurate to the scores they received, as evidenced by the data obtained oh rejection of influence. Subjects were asked to set their own standards for ability and lack of ability in self and partner, and results revealed consistent standards regardless of sex of self, target of standard (self or other) or feedback condition. All participants also showed remarkable similarities in terms of their reaction to the scores, and their disposition toward the task, the experimenter and the context of the study. There were significant gender differences found in regards to the subjects' assessment of the partner - the women appeared to value and be more willing to cooperate with the partner to a greater extent than the men. Theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.

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2009-06-25

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http://hdl.handle.net/2429/9646

Anthropology

University of British Columbia

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