Partisanship and the status quo

摘要: Individuals advancing the status quo in partisan conflict are more favorably evaluated compared to individuals advocating change (Keltner & Robinson, 1997). We explore two aspects of this intergroup bias: first, a target effect whereby groups who aim judged negatively than those favoring its preservation; and second, an observer define terms versus greater extent change. sought extend our understanding these effects via minimal-group induction partisanship laboratory. In study, participants viewed negotiation between group representatives, where half either defended or advocated As predicted, observers: (a) favored negotiator (consistent with effect), (b) were likely attribute actions negotiators as stemming from their preference when they themselves aligned rather (c) quo, expected effortful seeking effect). It is suggested that biased perceptions basic intergroup, processes involving Copyright © 2001 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.