Question 1

A classmate across the room yawns and then several other students yawn.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

The chameleon effect refers to the unconscious tendency to mimic the behavior of those around us. In this scenario, the yawning behavior of the first classmate is unconsciously mimicked by other students in the room, resulting in a domino effect of yawning.

Question 2

_______ sometimes follows compliance.

Accepted Answer

Acceptance sometimes follows compliance when an individual initially complies with a request or rule and later comes to genuinely agree with or accept it.

Question 3

Even though you really dislike wearing a dress,you decide to wear one to your cousin's wedding.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Compliance refers to changing one's behavior in response to a direct request, such as wearing a dress to a cousin's wedding even if you dislike it. Obedience involves following the demands of an authority figure, acceptance involves agreeing with a group's norm or behavior, and conformity involves changing one's behavior to match that of others in the group.

Question 4

Conformity that involves publicly acting in accord with an implied or explicit request,while privately disagreeing,is called

Accepted Answer

Compliance involves publicly going along with a request or group norm, while privately maintaining one's own beliefs or opinions. This differs from obedience, which involves following orders from an authority figure, and acceptance, which involves truly adopting the beliefs or behaviors of a group. Cohesiveness refers to the degree of attraction members feel toward a group and their willingness to stick together.

Question 5

In Western individualistic societies,the word "conformity" carries

Accepted Answer

In Western individualistic societies, conformity is generally viewed as a negative value judgment, as it goes against the emphasis on individuality and independence. Conformity is often associated with giving up one's own values and beliefs to fit in with the group, which is seen as a weakness rather than a strength. This view is in contrast to collectivist societies, where conformity is often seen as a positive value judgment, as it reinforces social harmony and unity.

Question 6

After hearing a great deal about the benefits of soy products from your friends,you decide to drink soy milk instead of cow's milk.Your behavior is an example of

Accepted Answer

The answer of After hearing a great deal about the...

Question 7

After hearing so much about the dangers of smoking cigarettes from the media and seeing numbers of people who quit the habit,Jacob finally realizes that smoking is dangerous and therefore he quits.His behavior is an example of

Accepted Answer

Jacob's decision to quit smoking is based on his acceptance of the information presented to him about its dangers. He made a personal choice to change his behavior, rather than simply conforming to social pressure or complying with authority figures.

Question 8

Conformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure is called

Accepted Answer

Acceptance refers to conforming to a group's behaviors and beliefs because we genuinely believe the group is right. It involves both publicly and privately accepting the group's norms and values.

Question 9

Studies involving _______ most clearly demonstrate how social influence can take the form of acceptance.

Accepted Answer

The autokinetic phenomenon refers to the apparent movement of a stationary point of light in a dark room, which actually results from small, involuntary movements of the eyes. Studies have shown that when individuals make judgments about the movement of the light in a group setting, they will often conform to the judgments of the group even if they initially had different perceptions. This demonstrates how social influence can lead to the acceptance of group norms or beliefs. The other options do not necessarily involve acceptance as a primary outcome of social influence.

Question 10

When our behavior is a result of our boss telling us to do something,it is a form of

Accepted Answer

Obedience is when behavior is influenced by an authority figure, such as a boss giving instructions.

Question 11

Chartrand and Bargh (1999)found that participants in an experiment who worked alongside another person who occasionally rubbed her face were unwittingly more likely to rub their face.They called this

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon described in the question is known as the chameleon effect, which refers to the unconscious mirroring of behavior or nonverbal communication of others in social interactions.

Question 12

The spread of bodily complaints within a school or workplace with no organic basis for the symptoms is called

Accepted Answer

The spread of bodily complaints within a school or workplace with no organic basis for the symptoms is called mass hysteria. This phenomenon is characterized by the rapid spread of symptoms, often among a cohesive group of people who share a common fear or anxiety. It is distinct from social influence or mass delusion, which may involve a shared belief or perception rather than physical symptoms.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Sherif's study was focused on norm formation, specifically how individuals in a group come to develop a shared understanding or norm about a particular phenomenon. In this case, the participants were trying to estimate the distance a point of light moved, and through discussion and consensus-building, they came to a shared understanding of what that distance was.

Question 14

A change in behavior or belief to accord with others is called

Accepted Answer

Conformity refers to changing one's behavior or beliefs to match those of a group, typically due to social pressure. Obedience refers to following orders or instructions from an authority figure. Acceptance refers to a willingness to embrace a particular idea or group without necessarily conforming to their beliefs or behaviors. Compliance refers to going along with a particular request or demand without necessarily changing one's beliefs or values. Therefore, conformity is the best choice for this question.

Question 15

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 participants gave answers that supported the original group's norm even when they were tested alone a year later suggests that they had come to accept the group's norm as their own. This is known as acceptance, which differs from compliance in that compliance involves superficial conformity without necessarily changing one's beliefs or attitudes. Reactance refers to the negative reaction one may have when their freedom is threatened or taken away, and obedience refers to following the orders of an authority figure.

Question 16

The Werther effect is most likely to occur

Accepted Answer

The Werther effect refers to the increase in suicide rates following media coverage or publicity of a suicide. Therefore, it is most likely to occur in places where the suicide story is publicized, as stated in choice C.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a reason we yawn?

Accepted Answer

Yawning is typically associated with being sleepy, releasing tension, or as a contagious response when seeing others yawn. It is not primarily associated with calming.

Question 18

Acting in accord with a direct order is called

Accepted Answer

Obedience refers to following a command or directive from someone in a position of authority or power. It implies a level of submission and deference to that authority figure. Acceptance suggests a more voluntary and affirmative response, while conformity involves adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to match the group or societal norms. Compliance generally refers to following rules or regulations, but may not involve a direct order from a specific individual.

Question 19

If you clean your room only because your parents order you to,your behavior is a form of

Accepted Answer

Obedience is when you follow orders or instructions from someone in authority, such as parents.

Question 20

In the spring of 1954,Seattle residents were alarmed by widespread reports of damage by a mysterious windshield-pitting agent.According to the text,the true cause of public concern was most likely

Accepted Answer

The true cause of public concern was most likely mass suggestibility, where people were influenced by the reports and began to perceive damage that wasn't actually there.

Quiz 6: Conformity and Obedience