Thompson et al.found that winners and losers evaluated their own outcomes equally when they did not know how well the other party had done,but if they found out that the other negotiator had done better,or was even pleased with his or her outcome,then negotiators felt less positive about their own outcome.

Winners And Losers

Terms used to describe the parties in a competition or negotiation, where winners benefit at the expense of losers.

Negotiators

Participants engaged in negotiations with the goal of coming to a consensus.

Outcomes

The results or consequences of an action, decision, or process, which can be measured to determine success or failure.