Social Psychology Experiments Quiz

• The text discusses key social psychology experiments from the 1930s-1970s.
• The chapter is from an edited book, with H. Brown as the author of this specific chapter.
• The book was edited by M. Wetherell and titled "Identities, Groups and Social Issues."
• The experiments discussed include Sherif's creation of norms, Asch's group pressure, Milgram's obedience to authority, Festinger's social comparison, and Duetch & Gerrard's influence.
• Two additional experiments that challenged the previous ones are also mentioned: Moscovici's minority influence and Tajfel & Turner's social identity theory.
• Sherif's autokinetic effect experiment demonstrated how groups develop their own social norms of perception.
• Asch's conformity experiment showed the power of conformity, with participants often willing to conform publicly despite knowing the incorrect response.
• Milgram's obedience experiment measured the willingness of participants to obey authority figures even when it conflicted with their personal conscience.
• The experiment involved administering fake electric shocks, with the authority figure using prods to pressure the participant to continue.
• The experiments caused extreme stress for many participants and showed the influence of social factors on individual behavior.
• People tend to obey experts even if they are reluctant to do so.
• Festinger coined the term "Social Comparison" and suggested that people compare themselves with others to assess their opinions and abilities.
• Social comparison is more accurate when the comparison target has similar aspects.
• Informational social influence is using others as a guide when unsure of the correct response.
• Normative social influence is a desire to avoid punishments and gain rewards.
• Moscovici challenged the idea that people are just conformists and argued that minorities can influence majorities if they convince them that their information is correct.
• Tajfel and Turner's social identity theory suggests that people develop their social identities by belonging to groups.
• In-groups are social groups to which a person identifies, while out-groups are social groups with which an individual does not identify.
• "Othering" occurs when people belong to different groups and have identities that are difficult to relate to.
• People may value their own beliefs while being scathing about beliefs they do not ascribe to.

Test your knowledge of key social psychology experiments from the 1930s-1970s with this quiz! From Sherif's creation of norms to Asch's group pressure, Milgram's obedience to authority, Festinger's social comparison, and Duetch & Gerrard's influence, this quiz covers it all. You'll also be challenged with questions on Moscovici's minority influence and Tajfel & Turner's social identity theory. See how much you know about the influence of social factors on