Dominance-Submissiveness as an Effective Response to Situations and as a Predictor of Approach-Avoidance

The main and interactive effects of dominance on approach-avoidance behavior were investigated. Two levels each of pleasure, arousal, and dominance were combined in a fully factorial design. The results suggested that dominance may be more important when predicting approach-avoidance than previously believed. Earlier research, suggesting that individuals prefer submissiveness eliciting situations, is questioned.