Personality impression of punitive stimulus persons of differential status.

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Ss in 2 separate experiments (N =60 and N =114) listened to taped speeches by either high- or low-status stimulus persons. In Experiment I, speeches contained either nonpunitive, extrapunitive, or self-punitive side remarks. In Experiment II, speakers were self-punitive and either praised or reproved listeners. Ss' impression ratings were relatively positive for high-status and negative for low-status speakers who behaved extrapunitively. In both instances, ratings reflected halo effects. Susceptibility of high-status persons to negative evaluation by others was apparent with self-punitive speeches, especially when combined with praise of listeners. Results were interpreted in terms of the varying power implications of self- and extra-punitive behavior and their congruence with superior and inferior status. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

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