Distortion in Person Perception as a Consequence of the Need for Effective Control.

Miller, Dale T.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1978

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Distortion in Person Perception as a Consequence of the Need for Effective Control

Miller, Dale T.; And Others

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 36, 6, 598-607, Jun 78

This paper describes two experiments conducted to assess the impact of the need for effective control on attributions made in a conflict situation. Subjects were college students. (CM)

Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Interaction Process Analysis, Observation, Personality Assessment, Psychological Patterns, Role Perception, Self Esteem, Social Behavior

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Language: English

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