Obedience, conformity and social influence quiz

What was the main focus of the Milgram experiment?

• The impact of peer pressure on decision making

• The effects of authority on obedience

• The influence of group size on conformity

• The role of social norms in behaviour

In the Asch conformity experiment, what was the task given to participants?

• To administer shocks to a learner

• To identify the length of lines

• To solve complex puzzles

• To follow a leader's instructions

Which of the following is a type of social influence?

• Persuasion

• Isolation

• Independence

• Solitude

What is a key factor that influences conformity in social groups?

• Individual intelligence

• Group size

• Personal wealth

• Physical appearance

Which term describes the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group?

• Social influence

• Social culture

• Social groups

• Social norms

In the Milgram experiment, what percentage of participants were willing to administer the highest level of shock?

• 25%

• 50%

• 65%

• 85%

What did the Asch conformity experiment demonstrate about human behaviour?

• People are naturally rebellious

• People often conform to group pressure

• People are always independent thinkers

• People prefer to be alone

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences obedience?

• Authority figure's legitimacy

• Proximity of the authority figure

• Group unanimity

• Personal responsibility

What is the term for the influence of others that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them?

• Informational social influence

• Normative social influence

• Coercive social influence

• Persuasive social influence

Which of the following best describes a social group?

• A collection of people who share a common identity and interact with each other

• A random assembly of individuals

• A group of people who live in the same neighbourhood

• A gathering of people for a one-time event