Perception of Groups, Size of Opposition, and Social Influence.

Wilder, David A.

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Publication Date: 1977

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Perception of Groups, Size of Opposition, and Social Influence

Wilder, David A.

Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 13, 3, 253-68, May 77

Two experiments investigated the relationship between social influence and the number of persons attempting influence. Findings suggest that the manner in which persons are initially organized into groups and aggregates of individuals affects their persuasive impact on observers. (Editor/RK)

Descriptors: Conformity, Experiments, Hypothesis Testing, Organization Size (Groups), Research Methodology, Social Behavior, Social Influences, Social Psychology, Tables (Data)

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