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The hypothesis was tested that positive feedback following transgression would lead to less compliance than would an absence of feedback following transgression. It was also predicted that compliance following transgression would be reduced if a high self-esteem manipulation preceded the compliance request. A 2 by 2 by 2 factorial design manipulating transgression, self-esteem, and feedback was employed. Results supported the hypothesis.
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McMillen, D.L., Austin, J.B. Effect of positive feedback on compliance following transgression. Psychon Sci 24, 59–61 (1971). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03337892
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