Descriptive and experimental analysis of teacher and peer attention and the use of assessment-based intervention to improve pro-social behavior

1996 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Lewis ◽  
George Sugai
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Peer Attention ◽  
Use Of Assessment ◽  
Pro Social Behavior

scholarly journals Public cooperation statements

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Kathrin Koessler ◽  
Lionel Page ◽  
Uwe Dulleck
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Public Good ◽  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Institutional Context ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
The Public ◽  
Interaction Partners ◽  
Good Setting ◽  
Pro Social Behavior ◽  
Voluntary Cooperation

AbstractCommunication is a well-known tool to promote cooperation and pro-social behavior. In this study, we examine whether minimal communication in form of public consent with a pre-defined cooperation statement is sufficient to strengthen cooperation in groups. Within the controlled environment of a laboratory experiment, we identify ways by which non-enforceable cooperation statements are associated with higher levels of cooperation in a public good setting. At first, the statement triggers selection; socially oriented individuals are more likely to make the cooperation statement. In addition, we can show that a behavioral change takes place once the statement is made. This change can be attributed to commitment arising from the pledge and to increased coordination between the interaction partners. Depending on the institutional context, these drivers can vary in strength. Comparing compulsory and voluntary cooperation statements, we find that both are effective in motivating higher contributions to the public good.

Experimental Analysis of the Reliability of Observations of Social Behavior

1952 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. F. King ◽  
J. C. Erhmann ◽  
D. M. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Experimental Analysis
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