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ERIC Number: EJ761451
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 3
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
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A New Technique for Demonstrating the Actor-Observer Bias
Gordon, Anne K.; Kaplar, Mary E.
Teaching of Psychology, v29 n4 p301-303 2002
In this article we describe a new classroom exercise for introducing the actor-observer bias in social perception. We describe 2 experiments that compared our new technique (which involves resolving interpersonal dilemmas for oneself and another) with a previously established technique (judging the applicability of traits for oneself and another). Results of Experiment 1 suggested that the new technique is as effective as the old technique for demonstrating the actor-observer bias and that quiz scores were better for those who completed the new technique. Results of Experiment 2 indicated that the new technique is more enjoyable, memorable, valuable, and helpful and more likely to be recommended by students for use in the classroom.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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