The Effect of Situational Attribution Training on Majority Group Members’ Psychophysiological Responses to Out-group Members

摘要: The present research explored the effects of Situational Attribution Training (Stewart, Latu, Kawakami, & Myers, 2010) on affective bias utilizing facial electromyography (EMG). Participants viewed a slideshow randomly presented photographs both and White Black American men while rating how “friendly” each individual appeared. Simultaneously, corrugator zygomaticus region activity, linked with positive negative affect, respectively, was measured. Of these participants, half were assigned to complete beforehand. Results for EMG activity suggested no significant differences in compared either training or control participants; thus, this study did not find evidence by way activity. However, errors presentation prevent clear interpretation results. Suggestions future ways which can be avoided are discussed. INDEX WORDS: Attribution, Affect, Racism, EMG, Bias reduction THE EFFECT OF SITUATIONAL ATTRIBUTION TRAINING ON MAJORITY GROUP MEMBERS’ PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO OUT-GROUP MEMBERS