Question 1

The autokinetic phenomenon refers to

Accepted Answer

The autokinetic phenomenon refers to an illusion of perceived movement, in which a stationary point of light appears to move in darkness. It is a phenomenon commonly used in social psychology experiments to study conformity, group influence, and group polarization.

Question 2

Tisha started going to church only because her boyfriend wanted to go.She continues to go now,even though she broke up with him,because she really gets a lot out of the service.What principle does Tisha's experience illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Tisha initially complied with her boyfriend's request to attend church, but eventually came to accept the practice and continue attending even after the relationship ended. This illustrates the principle that acceptance can sometimes follow compliance.

Question 3

At one time,aircrafts had constant rather than blinking lights on the wingtips.When pilots in formation tried to follow the constant lights of the aircraft in front of them,they veered off course.This is perhaps best explained by

Accepted Answer

The autokinetic effect is a phenomenon where stationary objects in a dark environment appear to move. The constant lights on the wingtips of aircrafts created a similar effect, causing pilots to perceive movement where there was none and leading them to veer off course.

Question 4

Sirima is usually skeptical about the Internet messages she receives,but one day she receives five copies of an email petition from five different friends.She decides to add her name to the petition and passes it on to ten more friends.This scenario can be described as an example of

Accepted Answer

Compliance occurs when an individual agrees to a request from others, especially in a social context, even if they might not fully agree or believe in the request. In this scenario, Sirima's decision to forward the email petition, influenced by receiving it from multiple friends, is an example of compliance. She may not necessarily believe in the petition's cause deeply but chooses to participate due to the social pressure or influence from her friends.

Question 5

As a freshman,Tim became a vegetarian in order to fit in with his new friends.Now,as a senior,Tim would never consider eating meat again.What process does Tim's experience illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Tim's experience illustrates acceptance, as he has fully adopted and internalized the vegetarian lifestyle and now would never go back to eating meat. Compliance would suggest that Tim was only vegetarian to please his friends and may not truly believe in the practice. Reactance arises when individuals feel their autonomy is being threatened, which is not present in Tim's case. Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon where individuals tend to perform better on simple tasks and worse on complex tasks when in the presence of others. This is not relevant to Tim's vegetarianism.

Question 6

In his classic study of __________,Sherif had participants in groups call out estimates of the distance a small point of light appeared to move in a dark room.

Accepted Answer

Sherif's classic study was focused on how norms are formed within groups. The experiment involved participants in groups calling out estimates of the distance a small point of light appeared to move in a dark room, and eventually, the group's estimates converged to one consistent norm.

Question 7

A year after his original study,Sherif's participants were retested alone and gave answers that supported the original group's norm.This suggests that the process involved was really

Accepted Answer

The fact that the individual participants gave answers that supported the original group's norm even when they were alone a year later suggests that they had internalized and accepted the group's norm as their own, rather than only complying or obeying to conform to the group in the moment. This suggests the process involved was acceptance.

Question 8

Conformity is

Accepted Answer

Conformity refers to the change in behavior or belief as a result of group pressure, which can be real or perceived. It is a well-documented social phenomenon that occurs in both individual and group contexts. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe conformity.

Question 9

Doing as others do and fads such as tattoos are examples of

Accepted Answer

Conformity refers to the tendency of individuals to change their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to align with the group norms or expectations. Following fads such as tattoos can be an example of conformity as individuals may get tattoos simply because it is popular or others are doing it, without necessarily having a personal desire or meaning behind it. Obedience refers to the act of following orders or commands from an authority figure. Norm formation refers to the process by which groups establish and enforce their own rules and expectations. Procrastination refers to the act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions.

Question 10

Anna does not like to go to Paul's house but does so anyway because her mother wants her to.After a while,Anna begins to enjoy going to see Paul.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

This scenario exemplifies compliance leading to acceptance, as Anna initially complied with her mother's request to go to Paul's house but ultimately began to enjoy it and accept it as a positive experience.

Question 11

Interpreting events differently after hearing from others and appreciating a tasty food that others love are examples of

Accepted Answer

These examples illustrate norm formation, where individuals adjust their perceptions or behaviors to align with those of a group.

Question 12

Studies involving __________________ most clearly demonstrate social influence taking the form of acceptance.

Accepted Answer

The autokinetic phenomenon refers to the perception of a stationary point of light as moving when viewed in complete darkness. Studies have shown that when individuals are placed in a group and asked to make judgments about the distance the light appears to move, they tend to conform to the judgments of the group over time, even when those judgments are objectively incorrect. This phenomenon clearly demonstrates social influence taking the form of acceptance, as individuals change their own perceptions to align with those of the group.

Question 13

Kenny is scolded by his mother and told to stand in the corner quietly for three minutes.While standing in the corner he mutters,"I may be standing,but inwardly I'm sitting." Kenny has been _____________ but displays no sign of ____________.

Accepted Answer

Kenny is following his mother's directive to stand in the corner, which shows obedience. However, his statement about "inwardly sitting" indicates he hasn't accepted the punishment internally, hence showing no sign of acceptance.

Question 14

Soldiers or employees following questionable orders is an example of

Accepted Answer

Soldiers or employees following questionable orders is an example of obedience, where individuals comply with orders from a perceived authority figure even if it goes against their personal beliefs or values. This was famously demonstrated in the Milgram experiment, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to a "learner" despite their screams of pain and protest.

Question 15

Jennifer thinks it is stupid to dress up to go to church,given that she never dresses up any other time.Yet she dresses up anyway in order to fit in.Her behaviour reflects the process of

Accepted Answer

Jennifer is conforming to the group's expectations to fit in, even though she doesn't agree with them. This is an example of compliance, where an individual changes their behavior to fit in with the group, but does not necessarily believe in the group's position.

Question 16

Acceptance is

Accepted Answer

Acceptance involves both acting and believing in accordance with social pressure, indicating a genuine internal agreement with the external influence.

Question 17

In Japan,going along with others is a sign of

Accepted Answer

In Japan, there is a cultural value placed on harmony and avoiding conflict. Going along with others can be seen as a way to maintain that harmony and show respect for others. It is not necessarily a sign of mindlessness, incompetence, or irresponsibility.

Question 18

Sincere inward conformity is to ____________ as insincere outward conformity is to ____________.

Accepted Answer

Sincere inward conformity aligns with acceptance, where an individual genuinely agrees with and adopts the behaviors or beliefs of a group. Insincere outward conformity aligns with compliance, where an individual outwardly conforms to the expectations or rules of a group without truly believing in or accepting them.

Question 19

Compliance is

Accepted Answer

Compliance involves publicly conforming to social pressure or a request while privately disagreeing, aligning with the definition provided in choice D.

Question 20

You have just gone to a concert and you thought the artist was okay,but not great.At the end,people in the audience begin standing up and clapping for an encore.You would just like to go home,but as more and more people stand up,you do as well.Social psychologists refer to this scenario as an example of

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of conformity because the individual is conforming to the behavior of the group (in this case, standing up and clapping for an encore) even though they may not necessarily want to or believe it is necessary. This type of social influence is known as normative conformity, where individuals conform to the expectations and norms of the group in order to fit in or avoid social disapproval.

Quiz 6: Conformity