APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Perceived Relative Social Status and Cognitive Load Influence Acceptance of Unfair Offers in the Ultimatum Game
- Aleena Young
Claremont McKenna College - Livia Hughson
The Webb Schools, Claremont - Danielle Green
Claremont Graduate University - Stacey Doan
Claremont McKenna College - Alison Harris
Claremont McKenna College - Eric Hughson
Claremont McKenna College - Catherine Reed
Claremont McKenna College
Abstract
Although cognitive load reveals underlying preferences for hierarchy, social identity theory suggests social status should influence this effect. Using the ultimatum game, we found increased acceptance of unfair offers under cognitive load in responders who perceived their social status as closer to a high-status proposer, consistent with social identity theory.
Social Cognition
