APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Counterargument and Initial Position in the Context of Positioning Theory
- Judith Platania
Roger Williams University - Brandon Gelvin
Roger Williams University - Danielle Rumschik
Roger Williams University - Kristina Todorovic
Roger Williams University
Abstract
In the current study, we test positioning theory as dynamic, stressing the importance of counterargument and strength of position in understanding the model. Results support positioning theory as dynamic. Strongly positioned participants required additional counterarguments compared to weakly positioned participants. Legal attitudes emerged as an important individual difference factor.
Social Cognition