I agree that a lot of stuff in personality theories texts is flimsy. But I think there has been more than one demonstration that situational factors play a role...a greater role than personality...in influencing human behavior. The Stanford experiment, along with Milgram, Asch and a few others, is compelling evidence of these influences. One reason that the classical social psych experiments haven't been replicated is because of ethical concerns and changes in the rules regarding what you can do with participants. I am not sure that this invalidates or weakens their impact. Nancy M. LBCC In a message dated 2/17/2008 7:37:18 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I see only retrospective analyses, a lack of sound theory, and no substantive development in the years since its development. Good for pop-psychologizing after the fact but very little sound work has come from it. I don't think it is adequate to the study of actual group processes. Again, it is more popular than scientifically respectable---like most of the stuff in Personality theories texts. Gary Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
