Event Title
The Relationship Between Personality Characteristics and Acceptance of Minority Influence
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Psychology
Mentor Information
Christine Smith
Department
Psychology
Location
Kirkhof Center KC24
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Creativity/ Innovation, Social Science
Abstract
This study explores the possible relationship between acceptance of minority influence and a variety of personality characteristics (openness to experience, tolerance for ambiguity). The survey administered contained measures of various personality characteristics, a vignette containing our social influence manipulation, and a thought-listing activity designed to measure divergent thinking. Past research demonstrates a link between exposure to minority influence and divergent thinking. Research also shows a link between divergent thinking and various personality characteristics. It was hypothesized that certain personality characteristics may be associated with a stronger tendency to entertain minority points of view.
The Relationship Between Personality Characteristics and Acceptance of Minority Influence
Kirkhof Center KC24
This study explores the possible relationship between acceptance of minority influence and a variety of personality characteristics (openness to experience, tolerance for ambiguity). The survey administered contained measures of various personality characteristics, a vignette containing our social influence manipulation, and a thought-listing activity designed to measure divergent thinking. Past research demonstrates a link between exposure to minority influence and divergent thinking. Research also shows a link between divergent thinking and various personality characteristics. It was hypothesized that certain personality characteristics may be associated with a stronger tendency to entertain minority points of view.