Experiments
The Low-Ball Technique Experiment – Robert Cialdini
A comprehensive academic analysis of Robert Cialdini's 1978 low-ball technique experiment, exploring compliance psychology, commitment,...
# Cognitive Dissonance
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Experiments
The Self-Affirmation Theory Experiments (Lab Coat Study) – Claude Steele
A comprehensive academic examination of Claude Steele's seminal Self-Affirmation Theory and the classic Lab Coat...
Experiments
The Self-Verification Theory Experiments – William Swann
A comprehensive academic analysis of William Swann's self-verification theory experiments, exploring empirical paradigms, methodology, and...
Experiments
The Self-Perception Theory Experiment (Peg-turning and Testimony) – Daryl Bem
A rigorous academic examination of Daryl Bem's self-perception theory, analyzing the peg-turning and testimony paradigm,...
Scales
Psychological Discomfort (PSDIS)
The Psychological Discomfort (PSDIS) scale, developed by Elliot and Devine (1994), is a concise psychometric...
Scales
Value Conflict (Decision) (VCD)
The Value Conflict (Decision) (VCD) scale, developed by Burroughs and Rindfleisch (2002), is a 9-item...
Scales
Post-Exposure Negative Affect (PENA)
A comprehensive psychometric analysis of the Post-Exposure Negative Affect (PENA) scale, developed by Elliot and...
Experiments
The Three Christs of Ypsilanti – Milton Rokeach
A detailed academic analysis of Milton Rokeach's controversial 1959 psychiatric study at Ypsilanti State Hospital...
Theories
Low-Ball Compliance Technique – Robert Cialdini
A comprehensive academic analysis of Robert Cialdini's low-ball compliance technique, examining its empirical foundations, cognitive...
Scales
Decision Regret Scale
A comprehensive academic psychometric profile of the 3-item Decision Regret (DR) Scale adapted by Parker,...
Scales
Decision Conflict (DCon)
A comprehensive psychometric review of the Decision Conflict (DCon) scale developed by Morgan K. Ward...
Theories
Self-Perception Theory – Daryl Bem
A comprehensive academic analysis of Daryl Bem's Self-Perception Theory, examining behavioral self-inference, cognitive dissonance debates,...