Gomez

May 2 May 7, 2014

In-Class Exercise: Chapter 14

Instructions: Print this exercise before the class lecture. Each exercise will be completed inclass during lecture, so simply bring the exercise so that you may follow along in class. Do
not solve these problems before class.
I. At a busy street corner in a large city, right at the morning rush hour, a psychologist
counted the number of people waiting for the light to change. A confederate dressed as a
homeless man crossed the street against the light. The psychologist counted the number of
people who followed him. When the next group collected to wait for the light to change,
another confederate, dressed as a well-to-do businessman, crossed the street against the
light, and the psychologist counted the number of people who followed him. What can the
psychologist say about the influence of appearance on whether or not a person takes risks?
Analyze the following data. Use = .05

Followed
Did Not Follow

Homeless Man
3
15

Businessman
8
7