Question 1

Complying with a request from an authority figure is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Obedience refers to complying with the request or demand of an authority figure. Submission implies a more passive act of yielding to someone else's will, while conformity and subservience both suggest a broader, more comprehensive adherence to a set of norms or rules, rather than to a specific directive from an authority figure.

Question 2

The reduced motivation and effort shown by individuals working in a group is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Social loafing refers to the phenomenon where individuals might exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone, believing that others in the group will compensate for their lack of effort. Deindividuation refers to losing one's sense of individuality when in a group, which can lead to a decrease in personal responsibility and self-awareness. Group polarization refers to the tendency for individuals in a group to become more extreme in their positions after discussing with like-minded individuals. Groupthink refers to a group's tendency to prioritize consensus and coherence over objective thinking and decision-making, which can lead to flawed decision-making. Out of these options, social loafing best describes the reduced motivation and effort shown by individuals working in a group.

Question 3

The immersion of an individual within a group, leading to anonymity, is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual identity that can occur when an individual becomes part of a larger group. This can occur in situations where individuals are wearing uniforms or costumes, are in a large crowd, or are anonymous online. Deindividuation can lead to a reduction in inhibitions and an increase in impulsive or aggressive behavior. Social loafing refers to the tendency of individuals to exert less effort on a task when they are in a group, while groupthink refers to the tendency of a group to prioritize consensus over critical thinking. Group polarity refers to the degree to which a group is divided or polarized on a particular issue.

Question 4

What is the term for the persuasive technique in which compliance with a target request is preceded by a large, unreasonable request?

Accepted Answer

The door-in-the-face scenario is a persuasive technique in which compliance with a target request is preceded by a large, unreasonable request. The large request is designed to be rejected, which makes the target more likely to comply with the smaller, more reasonable request.

Question 5

What did Milgram conclude in applying his research results to the Holocaust?

Accepted Answer

Milgram's research on obedience to authority led him to conclude that only a minority of people have the moral and psychological resources to resist authority and refuse to carry out harmful actions. This conclusion applies not only to the Holocaust but to other cases of genocide and mass violence where ordinary individuals became perpetrators. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 6

For an individual or small group to influence a larger group, it is important to ____.

Accepted Answer

In order to influence a larger group, it is important to have a clear and consistent message delivered with confidence. This allows the individual or small group to establish credibility and gain the attention and trust of the larger group. Acting aggressively or withholding information can lead to resistance and lack of trust, while being flexible with the outcome can lead to a lack of direction and purpose.

Question 7

Performance of which activities are most likely to improve in front of an audience?

Accepted Answer

Well-practiced activities are most likely to improve in front of an audience because the individual has had time to refine their skills and become more comfortable with the task.

Question 8

What is the definition of social facilitation?

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation refers to the tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others compared to when they are alone, typically improving performance on simple tasks and worsening it on complex tasks.

Question 9

In Burger's (2009)replication of Milgram's original obedience research, which of the following changes was made in order to decrease the ethical concerns that surround the earlier study?

Accepted Answer

In Burger's replication study, participants were informed that they could leave if they felt uncomfortable, which was a change from Milgram's original study where participants were not explicitly given this option. This was done to decrease the ethical concerns around forcing participants to continue the experiment even if they were uncomfortable or distressed. While other changes may have also been made to increase ethical considerations, such as payment and informed consent, D is the best answer as it directly relates to the ethical concerns around participant autonomy and the right to withdraw from the study.

Question 10

A group of mothers of preschool-age children in a small town gather regularly. At the last meeting, a member of the group told the others that a registered sex offender has moved back in with his parents, who live nearby. The group decides to write a letter expressing concern to the local police department, without checking the accuracy of the member's information. This is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink occurs when a group makes faulty or ineffective decisions for the sake of reaching a consensus. In this scenario, the group decides to act on unverified information without critical evaluation, demonstrating groupthink.

Question 11

Janette goes into an electronics superstore to buy a new computer. The salesperson works with her to find the right model, and she agrees to buy a new computer for $500 and a floor-model 18-inch monitor for $100. Just when she is ready to pay, the salesperson walks away for a minute and then comes back to inform her that the monitor she was ready to purchase can't be sold for less than $125. She agrees to the extra $25 even though they had initially agreed on the $100 selling price. Janette has fallen for the ________ technique of gaining compliance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Janette goes into an electronics superstore to...

Question 12

Individual, gender, cultural, and task variables interact to produce social loafing. Who has the greatest potential for social loafing?

Accepted Answer

Robert, who is working in a group to pick up trash along the highway, has the greatest potential for social loafing. This is because the task of picking up trash is perceived as unimportant and low in status, which may lead individuals to believe that their contributions are unnecessary and go unnoticed in a group setting. Additionally, the fact that Robert is from a Western culture could contribute to social loafing tendencies as individualistic cultural values often emphasize individual achievement and competition rather than group cooperation.

Question 13

Julio's term paper is due on Thursday at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, he asks his professor if he can turn it in on Friday morning, to which his professor agrees. On Thursday afternoon, he asks his professor if he can hand the paper in on Monday morning. What persuasive technique does this most resemble?

Accepted Answer

Foot-in-the-door is a persuasive technique in which a person makes a small request that is likely to be granted, and then follows up with a larger request. In this case, Julio first asked his professor if he could turn in his paper on Friday morning, which was a small request that was likely to be granted. Then, he followed up with a larger request to turn in the paper on Monday morning.

Question 14

Which of the following modifications to Milgram's study design (1963)reduced the rate of obedience?

Accepted Answer

Moving the teacher and the learner closer together reduced the rate of obedience because it increased the teacher's empathy and awareness of the learner's suffering, making it harder for them to continue administering shocks.

Question 15

In which of the following situations is Molly more likely to comply with the request of Valeria, whom she is meeting for the first time? ​

Accepted Answer

Molly is more likely to comply with the request of Valeria if she is an attractive and energetic woman of about the same age as Molly. Research suggests that people are more likely to comply with requests made by those they perceive as attractive and similar to themselves. Age similarity may increase the level of perceived similarity and likability between individuals.

Question 16

Grace is serving on a jury for the first time. She entered the jury room with a dollar amount in mind for damages but, following deliberations, she agreed to a significantly higher number. This is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

Group polarization refers to the tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members. Grace agreeing to a higher amount after deliberations is an example of this phenomenon.

Question 17

A person in which of these groups is least likely to be obedient within Milgram's experiment (1963)?

Accepted Answer

Australian women were found to be less obedient in variations of Milgram's experiment compared to other groups.

Question 18

There is a natural tendency to comply in response to perceiving a social tie with another person due to powerful norms of ____.

Accepted Answer

The powerful norms of reciprocation can create a social tie that leads individuals to comply with requests from others in order to maintain that tie. This is known as the norm of reciprocity, where individuals feel obligated to respond in kind to someone who has provided them with something or done something for them. A and B may also play a role in compliance, but are not necessarily as powerful or universal as the norm of reciprocity. C is not a relevant factor in this context.

Question 19

Which of the following leads individuals to take a more extreme position following a group discussion?

Accepted Answer

Conformity and the desire for affiliation can lead individuals to adopt more extreme positions after group discussions, as they align their views with the perceived group consensus to fit in or be accepted.

Question 20

Which of the following examples involves deindividuation?

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation occurs when individuals in a group lose self-awareness and self-restraint, often leading to behavior they wouldn't typically engage in alone. Naomi's behavior of sneaking onto the subway without paying, influenced by her classmates, is an example of deindividuation.

Quiz 13: The Connected Mind: Social Psychology

Complying with a request from an authority figure is called ____.

The reduced motivation and effort shown by individuals working in a group is called ____.

The immersion of an individual within a group, leading to anonymity, is called ____.

What is the term for the persuasive technique in which compliance with a target request is preceded by a large, unreasonable request?

What did Milgram conclude in applying his research results to the Holocaust?

For an individual or small group to influence a larger group, it is important to ____.

Performance of which activities are most likely to improve in front of an audience?

What is the definition of social facilitation?

In Burger's (2009) replication of Milgram's original obedience research, which of the following changes was made in order to decrease the ethical concerns that surround the earlier study?

Individual, gender, cultural, and task variables interact to produce social loafing. Who has the greatest potential for social loafing?

Julio's term paper is due on Thursday at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, he asks his professor if he can turn it in on Friday morning, to which his professor agrees. On Thursday afternoon, he asks his professor if he can hand the paper in on Monday morning. What persuasive technique does this most resemble?

Which of the following modifications to Milgram's study design (1963) reduced the rate of obedience?

In which of the following situations is Molly more likely to comply with the request of Valeria, whom she is meeting for the first time?

Grace is serving on a jury for the first time. She entered the jury room with a dollar amount in mind for damages but, following deliberations, she agreed to a significantly higher number. This is an example of ____.

A person in which of these groups is least likely to be obedient within Milgram's experiment (1963) ?

There is a natural tendency to comply in response to perceiving a social tie with another person due to powerful norms of ____.

Which of the following leads individuals to take a more extreme position following a group discussion?

Which of the following examples involves deindividuation?

Quiz 13: The Connected Mind: Social Psychology

Complying with a request from an authority figure is called ____.

The reduced motivation and effort shown by individuals working in a group is called ____.

The immersion of an individual within a group, leading to anonymity, is called ____.

What is the term for the persuasive technique in which compliance with a target request is preceded by a large, unreasonable request?

What did Milgram conclude in applying his research results to the Holocaust?

For an individual or small group to influence a larger group, it is important to ____.

Performance of which activities are most likely to improve in front of an audience?

What is the definition of social facilitation?

In Burger's (2009) replication of Milgram's original obedience research, which of the following changes was made in order to decrease the ethical concerns that surround the earlier study?

Individual, gender, cultural, and task variables interact to produce social loafing. Who has the greatest potential for social loafing?

Julio's term paper is due on Thursday at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, he asks his professor if he can turn it in on Friday morning, to which his professor agrees. On Thursday afternoon, he asks his professor if he can hand the paper in on Monday morning. What persuasive technique does this most resemble?

Which of the following modifications to Milgram's study design (1963) reduced the rate of obedience?

In which of the following situations is Molly more likely to comply with the request of Valeria, whom she is meeting for the first time? ​

Grace is serving on a jury for the first time. She entered the jury room with a dollar amount in mind for damages but, following deliberations, she agreed to a significantly higher number. This is an example of ____.

A person in which of these groups is least likely to be obedient within Milgram's experiment (1963) ?

There is a natural tendency to comply in response to perceiving a social tie with another person due to powerful norms of ____.

Which of the following leads individuals to take a more extreme position following a group discussion?

Which of the following examples involves deindividuation?

In which of the following situations is Molly more likely to comply with the request of Valeria, whom she is meeting for the first time?