Participants in an Experiment Conducted by Keith Davis and E

question 157

Multiple Choice

Participants in an experiment conducted by Keith Davis and E.E.Jones (1960) were induced to provide hurtful feedback to another person (actually a confederate,of course) .After providing such mean assessments of his performance,participants then evaluated him privately.After providing an unsolicited criticism,these participants' evaluations of the confederate were ____ because the ____.

• A)more positive; participants regretted having hurt an innocent victim
• B)more negative; participants convinced themselves that the victim deserved it
• C)more negative; victim did not stand up for himself after the insults
• D)more positive; participants wanted to assuage their feelings of guilt

---

Definitions:

Sebaceous Gland

A type of gland in the skin that secretes an oily substance called sebum, which lubricates hair and skin.

Hair Follicle

The skin organ that produces hair, consisting of a small tubular cavity containing the root of the hair shaft.

Epidermis

The outer layer of cells covering an organism, the epidermis provides protection against the environment and is involved in water retention.

Dermis

The layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat glands, and blood vessels, providing strength and elasticity.