This report was adapted from McMahon's doctoral dissertation, written at Michigan State University. It develops a theory and model for disagreement and consensus.
This model has some features in common with a decision model by Camilleri, Berger, and Conner (1972). Results for 3 of 4 conditions were as predicted by the model. The technical report discusses some methodological issues of the tests, and suggests areas for further investigation, including studying the process in larger groups specifying the non-linear form of the relation between morale and participation.