Question 1

Reuben notices one group of eight people littering in the park.Rachel sees four different pairs of people littering in the park.Which of the following is true?

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The answer of Reuben notices one group of eight people...

Question 2

Prentice and Miller (1996)found that most college students overestimate how comfortable their peers are with alcohol on campus.This misperception is an example of

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Pluralistic ignorance is the phenomenon where individuals in a group privately reject a norm or behavior, but assume that the rest of the group accepts it. In this case, students may privately feel uncomfortable with heavy drinking, but assume that their peers are comfortable with it due to the prevalent drinking culture on college campuses. Hence, their perception or belief about their peers' attitudes toward alcohol is inaccurate.

Question 3

Jay participates in an experiment where he and three other participants are asked to judge the quality of a series of sculptures.Jay is least likely to exhibit informational influence if

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Informational influence occurs when an individual looks to the members of a group to obtain and accept accurate information about reality. Jay is least likely to exhibit informational influence if there is a clear and unambiguous response for each sculpture, as he wouldn't need to rely on others for information or validation of his judgments.

Question 4

Often overlooked in Asch's conformity study is the fact that participants refused to conform______________percent of the time.

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In Asch's conformity study, participants refused to conform 63% of the time, indicating that they often chose to give the correct answer despite group pressure.

Question 5

Women conform more and men conform less when they believe they are being observed.Eagly (1987)argues that this occurs because

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The statement aligns with the social learning theory which suggests that people feel greater pressure in public to behave in ways consistent with their gender role. Women are socialized to be more conformist and obedient, while men are encouraged to be more independent and nonconformist. Being observed in public reinforces these gender roles, leading to women conforming more and men conforming less. Thus, choice D is the best answer.

Question 6

Professor Hildebrand just gave the first exam back to his students.Many in the class are convinced that one of the questions he asked had more than one correct answer.In fact,13 students from the class show up to his office hours to protest the question.Professor Hildebrand is convinced that there is only one correct answer,and so he tries to convince the larger group of students that he is right.He will be most likely to convince this group of his point of____________________________ view if he

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Professor Hildebrand is most likely to convince the group of his point of view if he presents his arguments forcefully and consistently. This will demonstrate his confidence in his answer and show that he has put thought and effort into his reasoning. It also allows him to counter any potential arguments or alternative answers provided by the students. By presenting a strong and steady argument, he is more likely to persuade the group to see things from his perspective.

Question 7

Mary has just heard five friends say that Massachusetts is the largest state in New England,when she knows it is Maine.Rob,the next friend in line,says that New Hampshire is the largest state in New England.In this situation, Mary is now less likely to conform with the first five friends than if Rob had said that

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The answer of Mary has just heard five friends say...

Question 8

Research by Prentice and Miller (1996)found that college students are likely to have more positive attitudes toward drinking on campus and consume more alcohol if they

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Prentice and Miller (1996) found that college students who overestimated the favorability of their peers' attitudes toward drinking were more likely to have positive attitudes toward drinking on campus and consume more alcohol. This suggests that perceived peer norms regarding alcohol use play a significant role in college students' attitudes and behaviors regarding drinking.

Question 9

The fact that the presence of an ally,regardless of her competence,reduces conformity indicates that

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This finding suggests that having an ally, even if they are not highly competent or knowledgeable, can still help an individual resist the pressure to conform. This highlights the importance of social support in helping individuals stand up against group norms and make independent decisions. It does not speak to the relative influence of informational and normative social influence, the occurrence of conformity for high-stakes decisions, or differences between men and women.

Question 10

Social norms are most likely to lead to conformity when

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When we are aware of social norms and focus on them, we are more likely to conform to them because they guide our behavior consciously.

Question 11

Horatio is asked what main dish was served for lunch at the cafeteria yesterday.He knows that it was roast beef,but before responding,he observes six other students who say the main dish was pizza.Horatio is most likely to say the main dish was pizza if he hears the response from

Accepted Answer

Hearing the same information from multiple sources at different times and places can make the information seem more credible and widespread, leading Horatio to doubt his own memory and conform to the majority's incorrect answer.

Question 12

Pat attends a pre-screening of a new romantic comedy with a group of four people and then participates in a focus group where the group is asked several questions about the film.The group is asked,"How funny is the film?" Each member of the group responds to the question.Pat responds last,after hearing the rest of the group say that the movie was very funny.Pat is more likely to agree with them if

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The answer of Pat attends a pre-screening of a new...

Question 13

Asch (1956)found that the size of a group of individuals is related to the likelihood that any one of them will demonstrate conformity to the group.The optimal number of in group members,above which conformity did not significantly increase,was

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Asch found that conformity significantly increased with a group size of 3 or 4 members, but adding more members beyond this did not significantly increase conformity.

Question 14

As group size increases,conformity will

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The answer of As group size increases,conformity will
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Question 15

In a study on the likelihood of individuals to litter in a public park,______________Coalmine______________(2003)found that the______________increased visitors' likelihood of tossing a flyer onto the ground.

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The presence of more litter already on the ground can create a social norm that littering is acceptable, thereby increasing the likelihood of individuals to litter.

Question 16

Which of the following concerning the relationship between gender and conformity is true?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women typically exhibit greater conformity than men in face-to-face interactions, although the difference is relatively small. In other situations, such as anonymous settings, men and women may exhibit similar levels of conformity. Therefore, option C is the most accurate choice.

Question 17

With respect to the impact of group size on conformity,Asch found

Accepted Answer

Asch's experiments showed that conformity increased with group size, but the effect plateaued after three or four confederates, meaning additional confederates beyond this number had little impact on increasing conformity.

Question 18

Coalmine et al.(1991)observed participants in a clean or cluttered parking garage and found that participants were most likely to litter when they observed a confederate

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Participants were most likely to litter when they observed a confederate littering in a cluttered garage, as it reinforced the norm of littering in an already messy environment.

Question 19

Lily is interested in conducting an experiment to demonstrate that there are some situations in which men are more likely to conform than women.Which strategy should Lily adopt in designing her study?

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Men may be more likely to conform in discussions about fashion, a topic stereotypically associated with women, as they might feel less knowledgeable or confident, leading to increased conformity.

Question 20

According to Moscovici,majorities derive their power to influence others by virtue of their______________,whereas nonconformists derive their power to influence others from their______________.

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Moscovici proposed that majorities influence others through their sheer number, suggesting that the larger group has the power to sway opinions. Nonconformists, on the other hand, can influence through their style of behavior, demonstrating commitment and consistency to their views, which can attract the attention and respect of others, leading to influence despite their smaller numbers.

Quiz 7: Conformity

Reuben notices one group of eight people littering in the park.Rachel sees four different pairs of people littering in the park.Which of the following is true?

Prentice and Miller (1996) found that most college students overestimate how comfortable their peers are with alcohol on campus.This misperception is an example of

Jay participates in an experiment where he and three other participants are asked to judge the quality of a series of sculptures.Jay is least likely to exhibit informational influence if

Often overlooked in Asch's conformity study is the fact that participants refused to conform______________percent of the time.

Women conform more and men conform less when they believe they are being observed.Eagly (1987) argues that this occurs because

Research by Prentice and Miller (1996) found that college students are likely to have more positive attitudes toward drinking on campus and consume more alcohol if they

The fact that the presence of an ally,regardless of her competence,reduces conformity indicates that

Social norms are most likely to lead to conformity when

Horatio is asked what main dish was served for lunch at the cafeteria yesterday.He knows that it was roast beef,but before responding,he observes six other students who say the main dish was pizza.Horatio is most likely to say the main dish was pizza if he hears the response from

Asch (1956) found that the size of a group of individuals is related to the likelihood that any one of them will demonstrate conformity to the group.The optimal number of in group members,above which conformity did not significantly increase,was

As group size increases,conformity will

In a study on the likelihood of individuals to litter in a public park,Coalmine(2003) found that the__increased visitors' likelihood of tossing a flyer onto the ground.

Which of the following concerning the relationship between gender and conformity is true?

With respect to the impact of group size on conformity,Asch found

Coalmine et al.(1991) observed participants in a clean or cluttered parking garage and found that participants were most likely to litter when they observed a confederate

Lily is interested in conducting an experiment to demonstrate that there are some situations in which men are more likely to conform than women.Which strategy should Lily adopt in designing her study?

According to Moscovici,majorities derive their power to influence others by virtue of their,whereas nonconformists derive their power to influence others from their.

Quiz 7: Conformity

Reuben notices one group of eight people littering in the park.Rachel sees four different pairs of people littering in the park.Which of the following is true?

Prentice and Miller (1996) found that most college students overestimate how comfortable their peers are with alcohol on campus.This misperception is an example of

Jay participates in an experiment where he and three other participants are asked to judge the quality of a series of sculptures.Jay is least likely to exhibit informational influence if

Often overlooked in Asch's conformity study is the fact that participants refused to conform______________percent of the time.

Women conform more and men conform less when they believe they are being observed.Eagly (1987) argues that this occurs because

Research by Prentice and Miller (1996) found that college students are likely to have more positive attitudes toward drinking on campus and consume more alcohol if they

The fact that the presence of an ally,regardless of her competence,reduces conformity indicates that

Social norms are most likely to lead to conformity when

Horatio is asked what main dish was served for lunch at the cafeteria yesterday.He knows that it was roast beef,but before responding,he observes six other students who say the main dish was pizza.Horatio is most likely to say the main dish was pizza if he hears the response from

Asch (1956) found that the size of a group of individuals is related to the likelihood that any one of them will demonstrate conformity to the group.The optimal number of in group members,above which conformity did not significantly increase,was

As group size increases,conformity will

In a study on the likelihood of individuals to litter in a public park,______________Coalmine______________(2003) found that the______________increased visitors' likelihood of tossing a flyer onto the ground.

Which of the following concerning the relationship between gender and conformity is true?

With respect to the impact of group size on conformity,Asch found

Coalmine et al.(1991) observed participants in a clean or cluttered parking garage and found that participants were most likely to litter when they observed a confederate

Lily is interested in conducting an experiment to demonstrate that there are some situations in which men are more likely to conform than women.Which strategy should Lily adopt in designing her study?

According to Moscovici,majorities derive their power to influence others by virtue of their______________,whereas nonconformists derive their power to influence others from their______________.

In a study on the likelihood of individuals to litter in a public park,Coalmine(2003) found that the__increased visitors' likelihood of tossing a flyer onto the ground.

According to Moscovici,majorities derive their power to influence others by virtue of their,whereas nonconformists derive their power to influence others from their.