Experiment script

Just added to Abi's bit of script and elaborated for the experiment itself :)

Experiment

After the experiment was over, we took aside each volunteer separately, not allowing them to talk to each other. We asked them what they believed the experiment was about, and what they thought we were trying to achieve, to see just how perceptive they were, and whether or not they picked up on the nature of the experiment.

*Subjects discussing their thoughts*

We then explained to them the nature of the experiment, and asked them how they felt at being put into a room with strangers. (Ask questions below)

*Subjects discuss*

1. After experiencing the experiment, what do you believe it was about? What do you think we were trying to achieve?

2. How did you feel about being put in a room with people you didn’t know?

3. Did you feel compelled to communicate, or rather keep to yourself? Why do you think that is?

4. Who do you think was the most communicative of the group?

5. Do you think a social hierarchy emerged? If so, where did you stand?

6. Do you feel that had we told you beforehand about the nature of the experiment, you would have felt more inclined to make an effort to communicate? Why do you think that is?