Quiz on Human Behavior and Conformity

What movie is mentioned as an example of following the crowd?

• Clueless

• Mean Girls

• The Breakfast Club

• 10 Things I Hate About You

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the phrase "follow the pack" mean in the context of the text?

• To lead others

• To follow others without thinking

• To walk in a straight line

• To run away from danger

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What university is associated with Dr. Gregory Berns?

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Emory University

• Yale University

What was the twist in the visual perception test?

• The test was conducted in the dark

• Participants had to sing their answers

• One participant was in on the experiment

• The test was conducted underwater

Who was the participant not in the know during the test?

• Jocelyn

• Tony

• Dr. Berns

• Regina

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the term "conformist" refer to in the text?

• A leader

• A follower

• An innovator

• A rebel

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "unwittingly" mean in the context of the text?

• Knowingly

• Accidentally

• Intentionally

• Carefully

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did Graham do differently from the others in the test?

• Gave wrong answers

• Followed the group

• Gave the right answers

• Ignored the test

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

According to Berns, what is one reason people conform?

• They are unaware

• They are forced

• They ignore their own judgment

• They are rewarded

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What effect can hearing other opinions have on our perceptions, according to the text?

• It strengthens our own beliefs.

• It distorts our own perceptions.

• It has no effect on our perceptions.

• It makes us more confident.

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CCSS.RL.5.6