Factors Affecting Minority Influence

What might be a possible explanation for students not completing the work left by an absent teacher due to resistance to social influence?

• Peer pressure to conform to group norms of not working

• Lack of understanding of the work assigned

• Interest in other subjects more than the assigned work

• The work was too complex to complete without guidance

What is the primary focus of situational variables in the context of obedience?

• To determine personal traits that influence obedience

• To explore how external factors influence obedience

• To assess the impact of obedience on group dynamics

• To analyze historical events related to obedience

Which of the following is a method researchers might use to investigate the capacity of short-term memory?

• Conducting longitudinal studies over several years

• Using imaging techniques to observe brain activity during tasks

• Surveying people about their long-term memory experiences

• Analyzing historical data on memory studies

How might researchers study the duration of short-term memory?

• By measuring the time span before information is forgotten without rehearsal

• By assessing the impact of sleep on memory retention

• By comparing memory skills in different age groups

• By studying genetic factors influencing memory

What is the primary reason the student's psychology teacher suggested using cognitive interview techniques?

• To confuse the participants further

• To improve participants' recall of the film

• To change the participants' perception of the film

• To test the participants' memory strength

What does Rory's behavior in the scenario primarily illustrate about the working memory model?

• It shows that working memory has unlimited capacity.

• It demonstrates that working memory can handle multiple tasks efficiently without any prioritization.

• It highlights the need to focus on one task for effective processing in working memory.

• It suggests that working memory functions independently of external distractions.

Which two of the following attachment concepts were not introduced by Bowlby?

• Affectionless psychopathy

• Critical period

• Interactional synchrony

• Internal working model

• Multiple attachment stage

What is one example of cultural variation in attachment?

• Different feeding practices

• Language acquisition

• Economic factors

• Educational systems

According to attachment research, how might Lenny's early experience of his mother leaving when he was very young influence his adult relationships?

• He may have difficulty forming long-term relationships.

• He may prefer more distant relationships.

• He may have a stronger sense of independence.

• He may form relationships very quickly.

What is the primary focus of Lorenz's and Harlow's animal studies as mentioned in the document?

• The effects of isolation on animals

• The development of animal hierarchies

• The nature of animal attachments and their implications for human attachment

• The dietary preferences of different animal species