SCA 3.1 Conformity and Social Influence Quiz

What does conformity mean in psychology?

• Following one's instincts

• Aligning one's behavior with social norms

• Ignoring group norms

• Rebelling against social expectations

What is normative social influence?

• Changing behavior to be liked or accepted by a group

• Changing behavior because of better information from others

• Challenging social norms to stand out

• Ignoring group pressure altogether

What is informational social influence?

• Following group norms out of fear

• Changing behavior based on the belief that others are better informed

• Challenging authority figures

• Adopting norms without understanding them

Who conducted the famous line experiment on conformity?

• Zimbardo

• Bandura

• Asch

• Milgram

How many confederates did Asch typically use in his studies?

• 3-5

• 6-8

• 10-12

• 15-20

What is a “critical trial” in the Asch experiment?

• A trial where the participant is alone

• A trial where the confederates give the wrong answer

• A trial with no confederates present

• A trial without any group pressure

What was the average conformity rate in Asch's original study?

• 20%

• 36.8%

• 50%

• 75%

What happened when one confederate disagreed with the group?

• Conformity increased

• Conformity decreased

• Conformity stayed the same

• The participant always conformed

What does the “partner condition” in Asch’s study demonstrate?

• Group unanimity is irrelevant to conformity

• Unanimity is an important factor influencing conformity

• Partners always conform

• The group has no influence in this scenario

What is normative conformity?

• Going along with the group out of fear of standing out

• Relying on personal opinions despite group norms

• Ignoring group pressure

• Only conforming when rules are enforced