Theories
Groupthink Hypothesis – Irving Janis
A comprehensive academic analysis of Irving Janis's Groupthink Hypothesis, examining its theoretical framework, antecedents, symptoms,...
Social Psychology
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Experiments
The Self-Evaluation Maintenance Theory Experiments – Abraham Tesser
A comprehensive academic analysis of Abraham Tesser's Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) theory experiments, investigating social comparison...
Theories
Group Polarization Model – David G. Myers & Helmut Lamm
A comprehensive academic analysis of the Group Polarization Model formulated by David G. Myers and...
Experiments
The Altruism vs Egoism Experiment (Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis) – Daniel Batson
A comprehensive academic outline analyzing Daniel Batson's empathy-altruism hypothesis, key experimental paradigms, egoistic counter-models, and...
Scales
Need for Closure Scale (NFCS)
The Need for Closure Scale (NFCS), developed by Webster and Kruglanski (1994), is a widely...
Experiments
The Group Polarization Experiment (Discussion of Racially Prejudiced Attitudes) – David Myers and George Bishop
A comprehensive academic analysis of Myers and Bishop's 1970 study on group polarization, racial prejudice,...
Scales
Self-Monitoring Scale
A comprehensive academic guide and psychometric analysis of Mark Snyder's Self-Monitoring Scale (SMS-25), detailing its...
Experiments
The Hostile Media Effect Experiment – Robert Vallone, Lee Ross, and Mark Lepper
A comprehensive academic analysis of the landmark 1985 Vallone, Ross, and Lepper hostile media effect...
Scales
Social Dominance Orientation Scale (SDO7)
A comprehensive academic guide to the Social Dominance Orientation Scale (SDO7), examining its theoretical framework,...
Scales
Implicit Theories of Intelligence Scale (ITIS)
A comprehensive psychometric review of the Implicit Theories of Intelligence Scale (ITIS) developed by Carol...
Experiments
The System Justification Theory Experiments – John Jost
A comprehensive academic analysis of John Jost's foundational system justification experiments, exploring the psychological defense...
Scales
Need for Affect Scale
The Need for Affect Scale (NFA) is a psychometric tool measuring individual differences in the...