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What is one reason for conformity mentioned in the text?
What is one reason for conformity mentioned in the text?
What is the Solomon Asch Experiment about?
What is the Solomon Asch Experiment about?
What is one reason for informational influence mentioned in the text?
What is one reason for informational influence mentioned in the text?
What did the Mita 2009 study reveal about students' beliefs?
What did the Mita 2009 study reveal about students' beliefs?
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What happened in an experiment where participants were told to administer shocks to an actor by an authority figure?
What happened in an experiment where participants were told to administer shocks to an actor by an authority figure?
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What is the Elevator test used to demonstrate?
What is the Elevator test used to demonstrate?
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What did the Asch’s Line Judgments experiment reveal about conformity?
What did the Asch’s Line Judgments experiment reveal about conformity?
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What is a reason for normative conformity mentioned in the text?
What is a reason for normative conformity mentioned in the text?
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What factor increases conformity according to the text?
What factor increases conformity according to the text?
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Is conformity always considered bad or good based on the text?
Is conformity always considered bad or good based on the text?
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Study Notes
Conformity
- One reason for conformity is the desire to avoid social rejection and ridicule.
Solomon Asch Experiment
- The Solomon Asch Experiment is about the study of conformity, where participants were asked to complete a simple task of judging the length of lines, but were influenced by the unanimous wrong answers of confederates.
Informational Influence
- One reason for informational influence is the assumption that others have more knowledge than oneself.
Mita 2009 Study
- The Mita 2009 study revealed that students' beliefs can be influenced by the opinions of their peers.
Obedience to Authority
- In an experiment, participants were told to administer shocks to an actor by an authority figure, demonstrating the dangers of obedience to authority.
Elevator Test
- The Elevator test is used to demonstrate normative social influence, where people conform to the behavior of others in a social situation.
Asch's Line Judgments Experiment
- Asch's Line Judgments experiment revealed that conformity can occur even when the majority opinion is clearly incorrect, and people will often conform to avoid social rejection.
Normative Conformity
- A reason for normative conformity is the desire to be liked and accepted by others.
Factors Increasing Conformity
- The presence of three or more confederates increases conformity.
Conformity Evaluation
- Conformity is not always considered good or bad, but rather depends on the context and motivations behind it.
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Description
Test your knowledge of social psychology with this quiz on conformity and obedience. Explore the reasons behind conformity, such as normative and informational influence, and examine the impact of obeying orders from authority figures.
