Edexcel IAS Psychology Minority Influence

Who argued that minority influence can be explained by their behavioral style?

• Serge Moscovici

• John Biondo

• Jerry Phares

• Elaine Ritchie

What is the process called when individuals in the majority group gradually come to accept the minority viewpoint?

• Conversion

• Conformity

• Persuasion

• Assimilation

Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting minority influence?

• Majority size

• Consistency

• Flexibility

• Economic status

What is the belief system that determines our perception of control over events?

• Locus of control

• Desire for control

• Behavioral style

• Social identity theory

What is the term for when a researcher gathers and analyzes other people's data to look at effect sizes?

• Longitudinal study

• Cross-sectional study

• Meta-analysis

• Case study

What is the impact of a source having status, reputation, or expertise on its ability to influence others?

• Varies by situation

• No impact

• Decreases influence

• Increases influence

Which factor is associated with higher conformity in collectivistic cultures?

• Technological advancement

• Individual independence

• Economic status

• Group cooperation

What did Charlan Nemeth and Alice Brilmayer find about minority influence?

• Economic factors are crucial

• Flexibility is important

• Consistency is key

• Majority size matters

Which individual difference is associated with being less susceptible to normative social influence?

• Internal locus of control

• External locus of control

• High need for social approval

• Low self-esteem

Which culture was found to be less conforming than Americans in Milgram's study?

• Portuguese

• Japanese

• Norwegians

• Germans