Table 1.
Designed Variations in the Video Vignettes of Disclosure Discussions
| Variation 1 (A+R+) | Variation 2 (A−R+) | Variation 3 (AoR+) |
|---|---|---|
| Sincere apology | No apology | Non-specific apology |
| Accepted responsibility | Accepted responsibility | Accepted responsibility |
| Variation 4 (A+R−) | Variation 5 (A−R−) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sincere apology | No apology | |
| Did not accept responsibility | Did not accept responsibility | – |
Category I: variation 1: sincere apology/accepted responsibility (A+R+); category II: variations 2, 3 and 4 combined: incomplete apology and/or responsibility Ao/Ro; category III: variation 5: no apology/no responsibility (A−R−)