Question 1

Psychologists studying groups that practice coercive persuasion have noted that:

Accepted Answer

Psychologists have found that dispelling illusions of invulnerability to coercive persuasion tactics can increase an individual's resistance to them. This suggests that individuals may think they are not vulnerable to these tactics, but educating them on the methods used can help them recognize and resist them. It is not necessarily true that all individuals are equally vulnerable or that education level is a determining factor in vulnerability to coercive persuasion tactics.

Question 2

Angela is a participant in an experiment and joins seven other students seated in a room. She is shown a 10-inch test line and must choose the line that matches it in length from a choice of three lines. The experimenter, Solomon Asch, is interested in studying:

Accepted Answer

The experiment conducted by Solomon Asch was designed to study conformity, specifically how individuals conform to group norms even when they contradict their own beliefs or perceptions. The task of choosing the matching line length was used as a means of inducing conformity and observing how participants responded to group pressure. Although visual perception and absolute threshold could be factors that influence conformity, the primary focus of the study was on conformity itself. Depth perception is not directly relevant to this experiment.

Question 3

Which of the following describes "diffusion of responsibility"?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of responsibility refers to the tendency for individuals to avoid taking responsibility for actions in a group or anonymous setting, assuming that others will do so.

Question 4

Adora and Yvette, together with twelve of their closest friends from college, are planning to go to Florida during reading week. As members of the anonymous crowd of college students, Adora and Yvette will most likely:

Accepted Answer

When people are in a large group, they are more likely to conform to the situation's specific norms. In this case, since Adora and Yvette are going on vacation with a group of their closest friends from college, they are likely to conform to the norm of having fun and partying. This does not necessarily mean that they will become uninhibited or combative, but rather that they will follow the group's lead in terms of behavior and activities.

Question 5

Students participated in what they thought was a perception experiment and joined seven others seated in a room. The group was shown a 10-inch test line and had to choose a line that matched it in length from a choice of three lines: 8 inches, 10 inches, and 12 inches. The experimenter, Solomon Asch, had the seven confederates choose a line that was obviously wrong. Asch found that:

Accepted Answer

Asch's experiment found that about 20% of the participants remained completely independent and did not conform to the group's incorrect choice on any trial.

Question 6

What really seems to be happening when people are in large crowds and anonymous situations is that they:

Accepted Answer

Research shows that in large crowds and anonymous situations, people actually conform to the specific norms of the situation. This is known as "deindividuation." People may feel a sense of anonymity and therefore more likely to follow the behavior of the group rather than adhere to their own individual beliefs or values. This can lead to both positive and negative behaviors depending on the situation and the norms being followed.

Question 7

Lucas is making his way across a busy campus between classes. He notices smoke coming from the side of the cafeteria but figures that someone already called the fire department. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Lucas is relying on the assumption that someone else has already taken responsibility for calling the fire department, which is an example of diffusion of responsibility.

Question 8

Jared doubles up in pain clutching his stomach. He would be more likely to be helped if:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the bystander effect, which is the phenomenon where people are less likely to help in a group, tends to occur when there are four or more people present. Therefore, Jared is more likely to be helped if there is only one other person in the area.

Question 9

The authors note that studies investigating deindividuation have found that it:

Accepted Answer

Studies investigating deindividuation have found that it increases a person's willingness to harm a stranger.

Answer: D 
 Studies investigating deindividuation have found that it makes people more combative and aggressive, and inhibits kindness.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a situational factor that will encourage a person to "rock the boat" and be a nonconformist?

Accepted Answer

Being the only dissenting person can discourage nonconformity due to the pressure of being isolated or standing out.

Question 11

Eduardo is walking across campus on his way to the school's costume party. He is wearing a silly gorilla suit. Eduardo sees one of his friends and plays a practical joke on him. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Eduardo's behavior of playing a practical joke on his friend while wearing a silly costume illustrates deindividuation, which occurs when individuals lose their sense of individual identity and personal responsibility in a group setting. This can lead to uninhibited and potentially deviant behavior.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a situational factor that will encourage a person to "rock the boat" and be a nonconformist?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

According to research on the diffusion of responsibility, the best predictor of whether people would come to the aid of someone who is in need of help is the:

Accepted Answer

The diffusion of responsibility theory states that the more people who are thought to be available to help, the less likely individuals will feel personally responsible for providing assistance. Therefore, the number of people thought to be available to help is the best predictor of whether people will come to the aid of someone who is in need of help.

Question 14

If a person had a sudden appendicitis attack in a public place, she would be more likely to be helped if:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that in emergency situations, the presence of a larger number of bystanders decreases the likelihood of any single individual taking action to help. This is known as the bystander effect. Therefore, having only one other person in the area makes it more likely that they will take action and help the person experiencing the appendicitis attack.

Question 15

As members of an anonymous crowd, individuals:

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as the "bystander effect," in which people are less likely to take action when in a group because they assume someone else will.

Question 16

Bystander apathy results from:

Accepted Answer

Bystander apathy occurs because individuals feel less personal responsibility when among a group of people. This is known as diffusion of responsibility, where individuals feel that since others are present, their personal responsibility to intervene decreases.

Question 17

Social psychologists explain "bystander apathy" in terms of the "diffusion of responsibility" felt by people. By this they mean that:

Accepted Answer

Bystander apathy occurs when people fail to intervene in an emergency situation because they assume that someone else will take responsibility for helping. This diffusion of responsibility means that individuals feel less personal responsibility to take action when there are others present who could step in instead.

Question 18

Research suggests that a person is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Replications of Asch's conformity experiment show that:

Accepted Answer

Cultural similarity within a group can increase conformity, as people feel more pressure to align with those they perceive as similar to themselves.

Question 20

You are required to participate in a perception experiment and so you join seven other students seated in a room. You are shown a 10-inch test line and must choose the line that matches it in length from a choice of three lines. The experimenter, Solomon Asch, is interested in studying:

Accepted Answer

Solomon Asch's experiment was designed to study conformity, in which individuals change their behavior or beliefs in response to the pressure of a group.

Quiz 8: Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Psychologists studying groups that practice coercive persuasion have noted that:

Angela is a participant in an experiment and joins seven other students seated in a room. She is shown a 10-inch test line and must choose the line that matches it in length from a choice of three lines. The experimenter, Solomon Asch, is interested in studying:

Which of the following describes "diffusion of responsibility"?

Adora and Yvette, together with twelve of their closest friends from college, are planning to go to Florida during reading week. As members of the anonymous crowd of college students, Adora and Yvette will most likely:

What really seems to be happening when people are in large crowds and anonymous situations is that they:

Lucas is making his way across a busy campus between classes. He notices smoke coming from the side of the cafeteria but figures that someone already called the fire department. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

Jared doubles up in pain clutching his stomach. He would be more likely to be helped if:

The authors note that studies investigating deindividuation have found that it:

Which of the following is NOT a situational factor that will encourage a person to "rock the boat" and be a nonconformist?

Eduardo is walking across campus on his way to the school's costume party. He is wearing a silly gorilla suit. Eduardo sees one of his friends and plays a practical joke on him. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

Which of the following is NOT a situational factor that will encourage a person to "rock the boat" and be a nonconformist?

According to research on the diffusion of responsibility, the best predictor of whether people would come to the aid of someone who is in need of help is the:

If a person had a sudden appendicitis attack in a public place, she would be more likely to be helped if:

As members of an anonymous crowd, individuals:

Bystander apathy results from:

Social psychologists explain "bystander apathy" in terms of the "diffusion of responsibility" felt by people. By this they mean that:

Research suggests that a person is:

Replications of Asch's conformity experiment show that:

You are required to participate in a perception experiment and so you join seven other students seated in a room. You are shown a 10-inch test line and must choose the line that matches it in length from a choice of three lines. The experimenter, Solomon Asch, is interested in studying: