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.

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Apr 11th, 9:00 AM

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.