Social Psychology

Why did people conform less when Asch allowed them to write answers privately?

• They didn't understand the task

• The group seemed less important

• There was less pressure to fit in

• The right answer was easier

What kind of influence is most likely during an emergency when people are unsure what to do?

• Normative

• Informational

• Passive

• Obedient

In Milgram's study, which change led to fewer people obeying?

• Teacher and learner in separate rooms

• Orders given by phone, not in person

• Shocks increased more slowly

• Participants were paid more money

What best explains why people followed orders in Milgram's study?

• They were afraid of being hurt

• They were confused about the instructions

• They believed someone else was responsible

• They thought it was a game

In the bystander study (seizure experiment), why did people help less when more people were around?

• They thought it was a prank

• They didn't know what was happening

• They were copying what others were doing

• They thought someone else would help

What helped people resist pressure to obey or conform in studies like Milgram's and Asch's?

• Being told they were being watched

• Having to decide quickly

• Seeing someone else disagree or refuse

• Getting a reward

Which of these is an example of 'pluralistic ignorance'?

• Nobody helping a person who looks unwell because no one else is helping

• Everyone in a group knowing the answer but staying quiet

• Pretending to like something because your friend does

• Changing your mind after learning new information

Why might someone conform more when the task is difficult?

• They want to win a prize

• They don't trust their own judgment

• They are trying to impress others

• The task takes longer to complete

Which of these is a real-world example of obedience?

• Laughing because your friends do

• Helping someone because others are watching

• Following a teacher's instructions in class

• Dressing the same as your classmates

What do studies by Asch and Milgram teach us about people?

• Most people enjoy following orders

• People don't think for themselves

• Situations can strongly influence behaviour

• Groups are always dangerous