Changing Behavior in Task Groups Through Social Learning

Modeling Alternatives

Bibliographic Data

ID9891822
AuthorsGordon A Walter (University of British Columbia, corresponding author)
Year1976
Volume29
Issue2
Pages167-178
Publication date1976-02-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHuman Relations (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0018-7267 • E-ISSN: 1741-282X
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/001872677602900206
OpenAlexW2159249019
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited10

This study explores the relative effects of "acted" and "natural" social models upon the behaviors of members of problem-solving groups. Major differences between model group behaviors were identified by 62 judges. A "pretest-posttest control group" experimental design was used to examine the behavioral effects of modeling for 72 subjects, which was measured using a behavioral coding technique developed by Hoffman and Maier. The central finding in this experimental effort was that "acted" models were more effective in promoting behavior change than were "natural" models. Theoretical implications and possible applications of the research findings are discussed

Behavior change · Behavioral modeling · Behavioural sciences · Coding (social sciences · Cognitive psychology · Control (management · Group behavior · Psychotherapist · Social influence · Social learning · Social science · Sociology · Task (project management · Artificial Intelligence · Complex Network Analysis Techniques · Computer Science · Engineering · Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation · Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence · Psychology · Social Psychology

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