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The Impact of a Central Trait on Impressions of Fair Fighting
A. J. GuarinoAuburn University
Michael J. GuarinoAttorney
Christopher F. GuarinoConsultant
 
Saturday May 31, 2003; 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Grand Hall East
Primary Subject:  Experimental   Secondary Subject: Personality/Social  
 
Abstract:
This study investigated the effects of Asch's central trait theory paradigm on a simulated Thomas Junta trial. Results suggest that the characteristics suggested by the description "6-foot-1, 270-pound truck driver," are diametrically opposed to any schema of a fair fight.