Accession Number:

ADA002239

Title:

Situational Favorability and the Perception of Uncertainty: An Experimental Demonstration

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 1973-1974

Corporate Author:

WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Personal Author(s):

• Nebeker, Delbert M.
• Beach, Lee R.
• Green, Stephen G.

Report Date:

1974-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

The study examines the relationship between situational favorability and the perception of uncertainty and risk in an experimental setting. Seventy- one subjects were presented four paper and pencil simulations of leadership situations based on Fiedlers model. Estimates of perceived uncertainty and risk were derived from a number of scales presented to the subjects following each situation.

Descriptors:

• *LEADERSHIP
• CONFIDENCE LIMITS
• DECISION MAKING
• PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY)
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• RESOLUTION
• RISK
• UNCERTAINTY

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE