The Genius Effect: Evidence for a Nonmotivational Interpretation

The genius effect refers to the tendency for people to exaggerate the ability of (a) a person who outperforms them and (b) a person whom they outperform. It has been argued by the researchers who first demonstrated this phenomenon that it is motivational in nature. In the present article we suggest...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of experimental social psychology 2001-07, Vol.37 (4), p.349-355
Hauptverfasser:	Lassiter, G.Daniel, Munhall, Patrick J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Ability Behavior Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Groups Judgement Motivation Perception of others Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Self image Self-esteem Social attribution, perception and cognition Social psychology
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