A study (Hastorf & Cantril, 1954) that investigated who Princeton and Dartmouth students thought had started a series of rough play incidents was investigating what phenomenon?

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The study by Hastorf and Cantril (1954) is a classic example of perceptual confirmation, where individuals perceive events in a way that confirms their pre-existing beliefs or biases. In this case, students from each university perceived the incidents in a way that favored their own team.

A Study (Hastorf & Cantril, 1954) That Investigated Who Princeton