Power and the Perception of Anger : Disentangling Sensitivity and Bias with Signal Detection Theory.
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of power on hostile perception using ambiguous facial stimuli, by distinguishing between hostile perceptual bias and sensitivity to hostility through signal detection theory indices.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social and Intergroup Psychology
Social Power and Status Dynamics
Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint