
Psychology conformity
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- Q1What is conformity in psychology?The tendency to avoid social interactions and isolate oneself.The tendency to resist conformity and assert one's individuality.The tendency to adjust one's thoughts, feelings, or behavior to match those of a group or society.The tendency to prioritize personal goals over group goals.The tendency to conform to societal norms when alone, but not in groups.30s
- Q2What is the Asch conformity experiment?An experiment conducted by Solomon Asch to study the influence of group pressure on individuals' conformity.An experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo to study the effects of roles on behavior.An experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram to study the obedience to authority.An experiment conducted by Albert Bandura to study observational learning.An experiment conducted by B.F. Skinner to study operant conditioning.30s
- Q3What is normative conformity?Conforming based on personal beliefs and values.Conforming to obey authority figures.Conforming to maximize personal benefits and rewards.Conforming to assert independence and individuality.Conforming to a group's behavior or beliefs due to the desire to be accepted or fit in.30s
- Q4What is informational conformity?Conforming to gain personal benefits or rewards.Conforming to avoid social rejection or disapproval.Conforming to a group's behavior or beliefs because one believes the group has accurate information.Conforming to resist conformity and assert one's individuality.Conforming to assert independence and individuality.30s
- Q5What is the bystander effect in psychology?The tendency to seek social interactions and engage with others.The tendency to conform to a group's behavior or beliefs.The tendency to prioritize personal goals over group goals.The tendency to conform to societal norms when alone, but not in groups.The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when other people are present.30s
- Q6What is groupthink in psychology?A phenomenon where group members prioritize personal goals over group goals.A phenomenon where group members resist conformity and assert individuality.A phenomenon where group members conform to societal norms when alone, but not in groups.A phenomenon where group members conform to a minority opinion.A phenomenon where group members prioritize consensus and harmony over critical thinking and independent judgment.30s
- Q7What is the Milgram experiment?An experiment conducted by Solomon Asch to study the influence of group pressure on conformity.An experiment conducted by B.F. Skinner to study operant conditioning.An experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo to study the effects of roles on behavior.An experiment conducted by Albert Bandura to study observational learning.An experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram to study the obedience to authority.30s
- Q8What is the concept of social loafing in psychology?The tendency for individuals to prioritize personal goals over group goals.The tendency for individuals to conform to group norms and behaviors.The tendency for individuals to conform to societal norms when alone, but not in groups.The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively in a group than when working individually or alone.The tendency for individuals to seek social interactions and engage with others.30s
- Q9What is deindividuation in psychology?A psychological state where individuals prioritize personal goals over group goals.A psychological state where individuals lose their sense of individual identity and responsibility in a group or crowd.A psychological state where individuals conform to societal norms when alone, but not in groups.A psychological state where individuals conform to a group's behavior or beliefs.A psychological state where individuals resist conformity and assert their individuality.30s
- Q10What are some factors that influence conformity?Rebellious personality traits.Personal values and beliefs.Cultural background and ethnicity.Social pressure, group size, and the presence of allies.Individual intelligence and knowledge.30s
- Q11What is obedience in psychology?A fear of punishment.A resistance to authority.A behavior change in response to a direct command or instruction.A state of being rebellious.30s
- Q12Which influential psychologist developed the theory of social conformity?Abraham MaslowJean PiagetErik EriksonSolomon Asch30s
- Q13What is the main ethical concern regarding studies on obedience in psychology?Inaccurate measurement of obedience.Potential psychological harm to participants.Difficulty in obtaining informed consent.Lack of generalizability of findings.30s
- Q14What is authority?The act of controlling people through fear.The ability to manipulate others.The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.The willingness to follow rules without question.30s
- Q15What is the difference between authority and power?Authority and power are synonyms, used interchangeably.Authority is based on fear, while power is based on influence.Authority refers to the legitimate power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, while power is the ability or capacity to influence or control others.Authority is earned, while power is given by birthright.30s