Snyder and Swann (1978): Illusory Correlation Flashcards


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Aim

To test whether people are prone to confirmation bias based on stereotypes

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Method

A study consisting of female undergraduate students

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Procedures

  • Researchers told participants that they would meet a person who was either introverted or extroverted
  • They were then asked to prepare a set of questions for the person they were going to meet

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Results

Participants wrote questions that were consistent with whom they were expecting

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Conclusion

Researchers conclude that the questions asked confirmed participants stereotype of each personality type.

Revealed the formation of stereotyping; supports illusory correlation.