Psychological Perspectives in Health Care

What was the primary focus of Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment?

• The effects of authority on obedience

• The impact of social roles on behaviour

• The influence of group pressure on decision-making

• The process of attitude change

Which psychological theory is associated with obedience in social settings?

• Asch

• Festinger

• Milgram

• Zimbardo

How can understanding social roles enhance social functioning in health and social care settings?

• By promoting individualism

• By reducing the need for communication

• By clarifying expectations and responsibilities in settings

• By increasing competition among service users

What is the main contribution of Asch's research to psychological perspectives in care?

• Understanding the impact of authority on behaviour

• Exploring the effects of group pressure on conformity

• Investigating the role of cognitive dissonance in attitude change

• Examining the influence of social roles on identity

Which theory is associated with attitude change in psychological perspectives?

• Zimbardo's Role Theory

• Milgram's Obedience Theory

• Asch's Conformity Theory

• Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory

In the context of health and social care, what is the significance of analysing service user behaviour?

• To increase the workload of care providers

• To enhance the effectiveness of care strategies

• To reduce the need for psychological interventions

• To promote competition among service users

What was a key finding of Milgram's obedience experiments?

• People are unlikely to follow orders that conflict with their morals

• Authority figures have little influence on individual actions

• Many people will follow orders from an authority figure even if it involves harming others

• Social roles have no impact on obedience

How can psychological perspectives be used to enhance social functioning in care settings?

• By ignoring individual differences

• By applying theories to understand and modify behaviour

• By focusing solely on medical treatments

• By reducing the number of care providers

What aspect of behaviour did Asch's experiments primarily investigate?

• Obedience to authority

• Conformity to group norms

• Role-playing in social settings

• Attitude change through persuasion

Which experiment demonstrated the power of social roles in influencing behaviour?

• Milgram's Obedience Experiment

• Asch's Conformity Experiment

• Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment

• Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Experiment