All Outputs (2)

Lack of power enhances visual perceptual discrimination (2011)
Journal Article
Weick, M., Guinote, A., & Wilkinson, D. (2011). Lack of power enhances visual perceptual discrimination. Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology, 65(3), 208-213. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024258

Powerless individuals face much challenge and uncertainty. As a consequence, they are highly vigilant and closely scrutinize their social environments. The aim of the present research was to determine whether these qualities enhance performance in mo... Read More about Lack of power enhances visual perceptual discrimination.

On-line ostracism affects children differently from adolescents and adults (2011)
Journal Article
Abrams, D., Weick, M., Thomas, D., Colbe, H., & Franklin, K. (2011). On-line ostracism affects children differently from adolescents and adults. British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 29(1), 110-123. https://doi.org/10.1348/026151010x494089

This research examines adults', and for the first time, children's and adolescents' reaction to being ostracized and included, using an on-line game, 'Cyberball' with same and opposite sex players. Ostracism strongly threatened four primary needs (es... Read More about On-line ostracism affects children differently from adolescents and adults.