Understanding Social Influence in Psychology

What was the primary focus of Phil Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment?

• The effects of punishment on learning

• The conditions that enhance conformity

• The impact of social roles on behavior

• The influence of authority on obedience

Which of the following best defines a social norm?

• Expectations within a group about appropriate behaviors

• Biological conditions impacting social interactions

• A rule that dictates economic behavior

• A personal belief system influenced by culture

What phenomenon describes adjusting behavior to match group standards?

• The chameleon effect

• Milgram's obedience

• Zimbardo's role-playing

• Asch's line judgment

In Solomon Asch's line experiment, what did the participants conform to?

• Personal beliefs over group influence

• Correct answers despite group opposition

• The experimenter's direct commands

• Incorrect answers given by actors

What does the chameleon effect illustrate about human behavior?

• Resistance to social pressures

• Ability to change opinions quickly

• Adaptation to physical environments

• Conformity to surrounding behaviors

What was the primary purpose of Solomon Asch's line experiment?

• To study the effects of punishment on learning

• To understand the impact of authority on obedience

• To explore the role of social roles in decision making

• To measure the extent of conformity to incorrect group consensus

Which factor does NOT influence the likelihood of conformity?

• Group size

• Personal wealth

• Unanimity of the group

• Status within the group

What is normative social influence primarily concerned with?

• Following direct orders

• Gaining knowledge from the group

• Learning correct behaviors

• Avoiding social rejection

What was the main ethical issue in Milgram's shock experiment?

• Physical harm to the participants

• Long-term psychological effects

• Deception about the nature of the experiment

• Use of real shocks in the experiment

According to Milgram's experiment, what percentage of participants administered the highest shock level?

• 65%

• 75%

• 85%

• 95%