Quiz on Conformity and Obedience

What is conformity?

• A change in behavior due to personal beliefs

• A method of social influence

• A change in behavior or belief due to group pressure

• A refusal to follow group norms

Which type of conformity involves publicly agreeing while privately disagreeing?

• Compliance

• Obedience

• Acceptance

• Identification

What is normative conformity?

• Conforming to be accepted by a group

• Conforming to fulfill personal beliefs

• Conforming due to lack of information

• Conforming while disagreeing

In Sherif's studies, what phenomenon was observed?

• The effect of group size on conformity

• The apparent movement of a stationary light

• The impact of authority on obedience

• The role of personality in conformity

What is the best group size for conformity according to research?

• 1-2 people

• 3-5 people

• 6-10 people

• More than 10 people

What is the role of cohesion in conformity?

• It decreases conformity

• It increases the power of the group

• It only affects large groups

• It has no effect

What is the primary motive for normative influence?

• To be right

• To gain knowledge

• To be accepted

• To assert uniqueness

Which culture is more likely to conform according to the text?

• Western cultures

• Individualist cultures

• Eastern cultures

• Collectivist cultures

What is reactance in the context of non-conformity?

• Desire to fit in

• Desire to assert freedom

• Desire to gain approval

• Desire to follow rules

What is the effect of public response on conformity?

• People conform more in public

• People conform less in public

• Public response has no effect

• Only private responses matter