Part 8: Minority Influence Study by Moscovici

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What did Martin et al (2003) find regarding internalization of minority views?

Internalization is not influenced by the source of the view.
Minority views are more likely to be internalized. (correct)
Both majority and minority views are internalized equally.
Majority views are more likely to be internalized.

What makes a minority view more powerful according to the augmentation principle?

Connections and power
Risk and forceful arguments (correct)
Consistency and commitment
Flexibility and compromise

What is a potential limitation highlighted in the text regarding Moscovici's study?

Reliance on artificial tasks and stimuli (correct)
Overemphasis on consistency, commitment, and flexibility
Lack of minority representation in the study
Discounting the role of majority opinions

Which behavior is less likely to be associated with extremists and attention seekers?

Flexibility and compromise (A) Signup and view all the answers

What factor gives the majority group an advantage over the minority in influencing opinions?

Larger size, greater connections, and more power (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did participants react to an opposing opinion after hearing a minority view in Martin et al's study?

They were significantly less likely to change their own views. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor demonstrated by Moscovici's study in terms of minority influence?

Consistency (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Moscovici's study, what percentage of participants said the slides were green when the confederates were inconsistent in their answers?

1% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant finding from Moscovici's study regarding minority influence?

The control group showed more influence by the minority (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of minority influence did Moscovici's study emphasize in relation to the majority?

Consistency (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Moscovici's study, what was the role of the control group?

To act as a baseline without confederates (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Moscovici's study illustrate the importance of consistency for minority influence?

By showing a decrease in influence when confederates were inconsistent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that a committed minority can influence a majority, according to the text?

The minority's views appear more valid and worth considering when presented with passion and confidence. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the 'augmentation principle' mentioned in the text?

It refers to the minority's ability to amplify their views and make them appear more significant than they actually are. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between diachronic consistency and synchronic consistency?

Diachronic consistency refers to the minority's views remaining consistent over time, while synchronic consistency refers to the minority's views being consistent among all members of the group. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the text as contributing to a minority's ability to influence a majority?

The minority's perceived legitimacy and authority on the subject matter. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is flexibility important for a minority to influence a majority?

Being too consistent can suggest that the minority is inflexible, uncompromising, and irrational, making their argument less appealing. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is true about the minority's influence on the majority?

The minority's influence is primarily based on their ability to remain consistent and committed to their views over time. (D) Signup and view all the answers