Group persuasion by the most knowledgeable member under conditions of incubation and varying group size

Abstract

How do group size and recesses affect ability of the most knowledgeable member to influence the group? 199 Ss in groups of 2-5 persons performed with each group having an informed accomplice. 2- and 5-person groups were most accurate, satisfied, and influenced. Recesses decreased the effectiveness of the E's accomplice. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)