A simple stress test of experimenter demand effects

• DOI: 10.1007/s11238-014-9419-2
• Publication Date: 2014-02-05T18:24:27Z
• Authors: Piers Fleming; Daniel John Zizzo
• Keywords: Altruism

As a stress test of experimenter demand effects, we run an experiment where subjects can physically destroy coupons awarded to them. About one subject out three does. Giving money back the is possible in separate task but more consistent with effect than explanation based on altruism towards experimenter. A measure sensitivity social pressure helps predict destruction when information provided.