In one study, groups of subjects discuss the punishment appropriate for "Johnny Rocco," a juvenile delinquent. In this experiment, subjects LEAST liked a confederate when he played the role of a person who ____.

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The confederate who played the role of a person who disagreed with the group (i.e., the "deviant") was least liked by the subjects. This is likely because the deviant position challenges the norms and values of the group, making them feel uncomfortable and threatened. The other roles (mode, lost soul, slider) also involve some degree of disagreement with the group, but they may be perceived as more flexible or open to persuasion.

In One Study, Groups of Subjects Discuss the Punishment Appropriate