Effects of trait dominance on powerholders' judgments of subordinates

Article Abstract:

Two studies examined the effect of dominance and power on judgment in an employment interview situation. Sociable applicants were favored by high-dominance interviewers, whereas competent applications were preferred by low-dominance interviewers. Topics discussed include dominance and power motives in interpersonal interaction and clashing motives in dyadic social interaction.

Research, Employee selection, Interpersonal relations, Social interaction, Dominance (Psychology), Power (Social sciences), Political power

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When do subgroup parts add up to the stereotypic whole? Mixed stereotype content for gay male subgroups explains overall ratings

Article Abstract:

The subgroup analyses test Stereotype Content Model (SCM) on subordinate levels, generalizing beyond macro social groups in multicultural societies and systematically investigates gay men. However, the findings indicate that the SCM is not limited to the superordinate, societal perceptions but is extended to more contextual, specialized levels of analysis.

Gay men, Stereotypes (Psychology), Social skills, Stereotyped behavior (Psychiatry), Stereotyped behaviour

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Minority status decreases sense of control and increases interpretative processing

Article Abstract:

The effect of minorities or relative group sizes on social perceptions is analyzed. It is found that minority members lack subjective control over outcomes, so they engage in interpretative reasoning.

Behavior, Minorities, Social perception

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