I am surprised that Paul Rozin is not mentioned in the article since he has done the most work (in the USA) on this topic.
The price difference between the real Blackie and an exact copy illustrates the power of the effect of having been connected with some famous event.
Ken --------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth M. Steele, Ph.D. [email protected] Professor Department of Psychology http://www.psych.appstate.edu Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 USA --------------------------------------------------------------- On 3/9/2011 10:58 PM, Carol DeVolder wrote:
From the New York Times: a look at why people pay bajillions for famous peoples' stuff. Personally, I don't think I would do it, although I would be sorely tempted by Mr. Clapton. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/science/09guitar.html?_r=1&src=recg <http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/science/09guitar.html?_r=1&src=recg> <http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/science/09guitar.html?_r=1&src=recg> -- Carol DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 563-333-6482 This e-mail might be confidential, so please don't share it.
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