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Q71: Almost __________ of Stanley Milgram's research subjects went all the way to what could have been a deadly jolt of electricity if the shock generator had been real. A)one-quarter B)one-half C)two-thirds D)three-quarters

Q72: In reference to Stanley Milgram's study, the text points out that __________. A)this research raises some questions concerning research ethics B)Milgram's subjects knew about the nature of the study but agreed to participate anyway C)many of the research subjects found the experiment interesting and agreed to participate in future research on the same topic D)Milgram's findings have never been confirmed by other researchers

Q73: Social psychologist __________ examined group decision making among political experts and found that major blunders in U.S. history may be attributed to pressure toward group conformity. A)Robert Merton B)Stanley Miligram C)Irving Janis D)Solomon Asch

Q74: __________ is the process by which members of a cohesive group arrive at a decision that many individual members privately believe is unwise. A)Group conformity B)Groupthink C)Iron Law of Oligarchy D)Self-fulfilling prophecy

Q75: The leader of a work group has proposed a solution to a problem that some group members believe will have negative results. Instead of discussing their concerns, they do not want to challenge the leader's authority. The result is an unwise decision. The group experienced __________. A)the iron law of oligarchy B)self-fulfilling prophecy C)group conformity D)groupthink

Q77: A(n) __________ organization is a highly structured secondary group formed for the purpose of achieving specific goals in the most efficient manner. A)traditional B)formal C)secondary D)primary

Q78: Sociologist Amitai Etzioni classified formal organizations into three categories. Which of the following was not one of the categories identified? A)normative B)coercive C)utilitarian D)totalitarian

Q79: We voluntarily join __________ organizations when we want to pursue some common interest or gain personal satisfaction or prestige from being a member. A)coercive B)normative C)totalitarian D)utilitarian

Q80: Political parties, ecological activist groups, religious organizations, parent-teacher associations, and college sororities and fraternities are examples of __________ organizations. A)normative B)utilitarian C)coercive D)totalitarian

Q81: Class (socioeconomic status based on a person's education, occupation, and income) is the most significant predictor of whether a person will participate in mainstream __________ organizations. A)totalitarian B)coercive C)normative D)utilitarian