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The dictator game: would you share?

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Split 10 points with a stranger who has no say, then show what people usually give.

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What to do and say

A sample script of about 70 words. Say it your own way. Fill in the highlighted parts from your own run of the test, such as the numbers on your results screen.

  1. 0:00

    DoAsk viewers how many of 10 points they would give a stranger who has no say.

    SaySplit 10 points with a stranger who has no say. How many do you give?

  2. 0:05

    DoPlay one round on screen.

    SayHere's my round. I gave [how many points you gave].

  3. 0:35

    DoExplain why many people give some away when they could keep it all.

    SayThis is the dictator game. If people cared only about themselves, everyone would keep it all. But in studies with real money, many people still give part of it away. Researchers use the game to study fairness and generosity.

  4. 0:55

    DoShow the test's page on conductcognition.com.

    SayTry it yourself at conductcognition.com.

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What viewers should learn

In the dictator game one player splits a sum with someone who cannot respond. Many people give part of it away.

Classic paper: Forsythe et al., 1994.

Try the test before you film

Take it yourself first: Dictator Game on conductcognition.com. On the test's page, choose Preview it free. It asks you to sign in, or to create a free account.

Film yourself taking the test, or use sample data. Never show real participants, children, patients, private records or unpublished results. Get permission before you film at your school or workplace, or name it. The handbook has the rest.

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