Perception of the Argumentativeness Trait in Interpersonal Relationship Situations.

Waggenspack, Beth M.; Hensley, Wayne E.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Perception of the Argumentativeness Trait in Interpersonal Relationship Situations.

Waggenspack, Beth M.; Hensley, Wayne E.

Social Behavior and Personality, v17 n1 p111-20 1989

Presented potential areas of social interaction to college students (N=420) to judge their likelihood of desired interaction with argumentative or nonargumentative person. Found preference for association with nonargumentative person in situations low in conflict and nonaggressive. Males and females responded in similar fashion in reporting preferences to associate with argumentative or nonargumentative persons in various interpersonal situations. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Interpersonal Attraction, Interpersonal Relationship, Personality Traits, Undergraduate Students

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