| Abstract: | Conducted 2 experiments with 135 female undergraduates to investigate the operation of social comparison processes within coaction. Perceived discrepancies between coactors' performance levels were induced by altering their feedback schedules. An S was paired with a coactor who seemed to be performing either at a superior, inferior, or similar level. The pattern of results suggests that comparison processes are active components within coaction. An expectation/criterion level interpretation is discussed within a social comparison analysis. (20 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
