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What was the aim of the research on obedience to authority?

  • To investigate personality characteristics
  • To study memory retention
  • To study obedience in the absence of threat (correct)
  • To analyse group dynamics
  • How many participants were involved in the experimental procedure on obedience to authority?

  • 20
  • 40 (correct)
  • 30
  • 50
  • What were the switches labelled with when the teacher was delivering electric shocks to the learner?

  • Colors
  • Numbers
  • Descriptions of shock intensity (correct)
  • Symbols
  • What did Burger (2009) observe about the participants in Milgram's study regarding the voltage level of 150v?

    <p>It was a key juncture where some participants refused to continue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Slater et al. (2006), what did the teachers' physiological reactions indicate during the virtual reality experiment?

    <p>They saw the virtual learner as real (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Deutsch and Gerrard (1955) propose in their dual process theory regarding social influence?

    <p>Informative and normative influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Asch's line judgment task in his study on social influence?

    <p>To measure conformity to group opinion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to contemporary research by Turner (1991), why are groups important in self-definition?

    <p>To gain confidence through agreement with group members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Milgram's obedience study aim

    To investigate how far people will follow orders from an authority figure, even if it goes against their conscience.

    Milgram's obedience study participants

    Approximately 40 participants were involved in the study.

    Shock level in Milgram's study

    The procedure involved a series of increasing voltage levels to the learner, labelled with descriptions.

    Milgram study's 150V point

    A key point of resistance during the study; many participants refused to continue giving shocks at the 150V level

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    Sherif's social psychology focus

    Emergence of group norms and conformity processes.

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    Asch's line task purpose

    Measuring conformity to group opinions, despite the participant’s own observations.

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    Deutsch and Gerrard's social influence theory

    Proposed two factors influencing social influence: informational and normative.

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    Turner's group self-definition

    Groups play a crucial role in how individuals define themselves and find meaning within a group.

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    Study Notes

    Obedience to Authority Research

    • Study aimed to investigate obedience in the absence of threat
    • 20 participants were involved in the experimental procedure
    • Switches were labeled with numbers during electric shock delivery
    • Burger (2009) observed participants in Milgram's study regarding escalating voltage levels
    • At 150V, was a key juncture where some participants refused to continue
    • Participants' reactions to virtual reality experiment were observed
    • Participants were not necessarily unaffected or emotionally detached from the virtual reality simulation

    Social Influence Research

    • Sherif (1935) focused on influence processes including conformity and group norm emergence
    • Asch's line judgment task aimed to test conformity to group opinion
    • Deutsch and Gerrard (1955) proposed a dual-process theory regarding social influence
    • Turner (1991) research highlighted the importance of groups' role in self-definition
    • Platow et al. (2005) observed increased smiling among participants when others laughed during a comedy viewing

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    Test your knowledge of significant studies on obedience and social influence, including Milgram's experiment and Asch's line judgment task. This quiz covers key findings and theories from influential psychologists like Sherif and Deutsch. Dive into the complexities of human behavior in social contexts.

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