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FREE TO BE ACCOUNTABLE: EXTENDED SELF AS A MODERATOR OF CHEATING AMONG THOSE PRIMED WITH DETERMINISM
Title
FREE TO BE ACCOUNTABLE: EXTENDED SELF AS A MODERATOR OF CHEATING AMONG THOSE PRIMED WITH DETERMINISM.
Creator
Iula, Vincent M., Whitten, Shannon N., University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The idea that free will may be an illusion has been a source of great concern. It has led to suggestions that it may be wise to avoid public discussion of this topic lest it lead to a general moral decay. This concern has seemingly been supported by research demonstrating that individuals, when primed with the notion they lack free will, tend to cheat more and prefer less retributive punishment. The current research suggests that these effects can be moderated by the introduction of a second...
Show moreThe idea that free will may be an illusion has been a source of great concern. It has led to suggestions that it may be wise to avoid public discussion of this topic lest it lead to a general moral decay. This concern has seemingly been supported by research demonstrating that individuals, when primed with the notion they lack free will, tend to cheat more and prefer less retributive punishment. The current research suggests that these effects can be moderated by the introduction of a second prime. In experiment one, participants believed they were being tested on note-taking and the subsequent recall of the content of two articles when, in fact, the dependent measure was actually the degree to which, after being primed with the articles, they cheated on a math task. It was hypothesized that the cheating effect noted in prior research would be moderated by the introduction of a second prime � one that extends the concept of self beyond our dualistic intuitions. In a second experiment, it was hypothesized that this prime would also moderate the reported reduction of preference toward retributivist punishment. In each experiment, the results trended in the direction hypothesized but in neither case were they statistically significant. The difficulties surrounding methodology and reproducibility in this type of research is discussed and suggestions for improvements in experiment design are offered.
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Date Issued
2016
Identifier
CFH2000018, ucf:45594
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000018
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTITUDES ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS, ABOUT GUNS, AND PERSONALITY VARIABLES
Title
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTITUDES ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS, ABOUT GUNS, AND PERSONALITY VARIABLES.
Creator
Chavez, Rachel N, Mottarella, Karen, Whitten, Shannon, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This study explores relationships among attitudes about mental illness and guns in order to shed some light on two issues often mentioned in the same realm: mental illness and gun violence. This study also explores if personality variables relate to these attitudes about guns and mental illness. The results of this study found that those who reported more positive attitudes toward guns will have more negative attitudes toward mental illness. The data supported another part of the hypothesis...
Show moreThis study explores relationships among attitudes about mental illness and guns in order to shed some light on two issues often mentioned in the same realm: mental illness and gun violence. This study also explores if personality variables relate to these attitudes about guns and mental illness. The results of this study found that those who reported more positive attitudes toward guns will have more negative attitudes toward mental illness. The data supported another part of the hypothesis that males would report more positive attitudes towards guns and more negative attitudes towards mental illness than females. This study did not support one part of the hypothesis that those participants with higher ratings of openness to experiences and conscientiousness will have more positive attitudes towards mental illness. Exploring these attitudes may advance our understanding of misconceptions, stereotypes, and stigma. This may also increase understanding of what leads to polarizing and divisive opinions on these issues.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000411, ucf:45819
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000411