Power and inhibition: a revision of the magical potency theory
The drinking man • Free Press • New York • Published In • Pages: 73-98 •
By Wanner, Eric
Hypothesis
Societies that are high on the impulsive power scale will be more likely to have individuals act vigorously and attempt to impact others in folktales (84)
Note
impulsive power is not the same as n-power; in fact, need for power is not significantly related to heavy drinking
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson’s product-moment correlation | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Act Vigorously In Folktales | Association | Verbal Arts, Literary Texts, Texts Translated Into English |
| Impulsive Power Scale From Folktales | Association | Verbal Arts, Literary Texts, Texts Translated Into English |