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?

    <p>Obedience to authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A snowball effect where the new idea spreads and gains acceptance over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Helps the minority group resist compliance and disobey authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To be liked and be part of a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A person changes their mind to vote for a US presidential candidate after seeing others do so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives compliance in normative social influence?

    <p>Need to be accepted or have approval from a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does informational social influence typically lead to internalization?

    <p>When a person is uncertain or unsure and looks to others for information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does normative social influence differ from informational social influence?

    <p>NSI is about wanting to be right, while ISI is about wanting to be liked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Most participants changed their minds because they wanted to be 'correct'.</p> 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?

    <p>By providing a common goal to victimize the other child, leading to approval from the boy's friends</p> 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?

    <p>Because participants rated their own math ability unfavorably</p> 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?

    <p>By providing social support and a similar view to the participant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The boy would victimize another child to gain approval from friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>ISI involves turning to others for guidance, while NSI involves avoiding social disapproval</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By providing an alternative supporting view and reducing reliance on the majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

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