Social Influence and Bullying Quiz

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What is the main cause of social change according to the text?

Utilizing informational social influence
Encouraging an external locus of control
Promoting obedience to authority
Minority influence (correct)

Which strategy involves the minority persuading the majority to adopt their point of view by being consistent, committed, and flexible?

Utilizing informational social influence
Minority influence (correct)
Utilizing normative social influence
Promoting obedience to authority

What must the minority have in order to resist compliance and disobey authority?

An external locus of control
A tendency towards conformity
An internal locus of control (correct)
A strong obedience to authority

Which aspect is NOT important for the minority group trying to influence the majority?

Obedience to authority (D) Signup and view all the answers

When the minority begins to be successful in influencing the majority, what occurs according to the text?

A snowball effect where the new idea spreads and gains acceptance over time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an internal locus of control in social change?

Helps the minority group resist compliance and disobey authority (D) Signup and view all the answers

In normative social influence (NSI), why does someone conform?

To be liked and be part of a group (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of informational social influence (ISI)?

A person changes their mind to vote for a US presidential candidate after seeing others do so. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What drives compliance in normative social influence?

Need to be accepted or have approval from a group (B) Signup and view all the answers

When does informational social influence typically lead to internalization?

When a person is uncertain or unsure and looks to others for information (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does normative social influence differ from informational social influence?

NSI is about wanting to be right, while ISI is about wanting to be liked. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Fein et al.'s study demonstrate about informational social influence?

Most participants changed their minds because they wanted to be 'correct'. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of normative social influence (NSI), how can a bully manipulate a boy into victimizing another child?

By providing a common goal to victimize the other child, leading to approval from the boy's friends (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Lucas et al, why was conformity to an obviously incorrect math answer greater in more difficult questions?

Because participants rated their own math ability unfavorably (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can a dissenting confederate reduce the effect of normative social influence (NSI) according to Deutsch and Gerrard’s Two Process Model?

By providing social support and a similar view to the participant (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Garandeau and Cillissen observe about a boy's behavior when influenced by a bully?

The boy would victimize another child to gain approval from friends (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does ISI differ from NSI when individuals lack information to make informed decisions?

ISI involves turning to others for guidance, while NSI involves avoiding social disapproval (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can a dissenting confederate reduce the effect of informational social influence (ISI)?

By providing an alternative supporting view and reducing reliance on the majority (C) Signup and view all the answers