Vaughn and Lanzetta's (1981) study required participants to observe someone receiving an electric shock. Some, but not all of the participants were required to make a pained expression whenever the shock was implemented. The results indicated that compared to those students who were not required to make a pained expression, those who did perspired more and had faster heart rates whenever they observed the person being shocked. Which theory are the results consistent with?

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4 April, 20:08

Vaughn and Lanzetta's (1981) study required participants to observe someone receiving an electric shock. Some, but not all of the participants were required to make a pained expression whenever the shock was implemented. The results indicated that compared to those students who were not required to make a pained expression, those who did perspired more and had faster heart rates whenever they observed the person being shocked. Which theory are the results consistent with?

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Jon Molina · Answer 1

Self perception theory

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Self-perception theory describes the process in which people, lacking initial attitudes or emotional responses, develop them by observing their own behavior and coming to conclusions as to what attitudes must have driven that behavior. Self-concept is important because it influences how we think, feel, and act in everyday organizational life.