Hi Robin, Below is the abstract for Diener et al.'s (1976) study on deindividuation and stealing of treats by trick-or-treaters. This is a favorite in my Social Psychology class this time of year. Sara Pollak Levine, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology/Leadership Academy Fitchburg State College 160 Pearl St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 Office: Percival 205C Phone: 978-665-3611 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Effects of deindividuation variables on stealing among Halloween trick-or-treaters. Author(s): Diener, Edward, U Illinois Fraser, Scott C. Beaman, Arthur L. Kelem, Roger T. Source: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol 33(2), Feb 1976. pp. 178-183. Abstract: Conducted a naturalistic study on Halloween to assess the effects of 3 deindividuation variables (anonymity vs nonanonymity, alone vs group, and groups with or without a child who was made responsible for the group's actions) on stealing by children. Concealed raters unobtrusively observed approximately 1,300 trick-or-treating children who were assigned to various conditions and given an opportunity to steal candy and money. Significantly more stealing was observed under conditions of anonymity and in the presence of a group. There was also an Anonymity-Group interaction. Altered responsibility affected the transgression rate only when both the leader and members were anonymous. The highest rates of stealing occurred among anonymous children in groups with altered responsibility. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved) ________________________________ From: Robin Abrahams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed 10/17/2007 1:03 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] Halloween TIPSters-- I'm going to be doing a radio interview tomorrow on "Halloween etiquette," whatever that is! Does anyone have cites for good/amusing research on Halloween, the effects of costume-wearing, role-playing, or the like? Robin Robin Abrahams www.boston.com/missconduct Notices at the bottom of this e-mail do not reflect the opinions of the sender. I do not "yahoo" that I am aware of. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ---
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