IB Psych Revision Part 2

What does the term "conformity" refer to in psychology?

• A change in belief due to persuasion

• Following orders from authority figures

• A change in behavior to fit in with group norms

• A refusal to comply with group pressure

In Asch's conformity experiments, what percentage of participants conformed at least once?

• 99%

• 50%

• 74%

• 25%

What is normative social influence?

• Conforming due to logical reasoning

• Conforming to be liked or accepted

• Conforming based on statistical norms

• Conforming due to fear of punishment

Which dimension best explains cross-cultural conformity differences?

• Masculinity vs Femininity

• Power Distance

• Individualism vs Collectivism

• Long-term Orientation

According to Hofstede, which of the following is a characteristic of collectivist cultures?

• Independence is encouraged

• Loose ties between individuals

• Group harmony is prioritized

• Competition between individuals

Enculturation refers to:

• Adopting a new culture

• Learning norms of one's home culture

• Forgetting a cultural identity

• Adjusting to academic culture

What type of society is more likely to value obedience and conformity?

• Industrial society

• High food accumulation society

• Nomadic society

• Technocratic society

Which study supports the idea that enculturation influences values?

• Sherif (1954)

• Barry et al. (1959)

• Cohen (1981)

• Tajfel (1970)

What is a key difference between assimilation and integration in acculturation?

• Assimilation retains both cultures

• Integration rejects both cultures

• Integration maintains original and new culture

• Assimilation emphasizes diversity

What effect does integration have on acculturative stress, according to Torres et al. (2012)?

• It increases anxiety

• It decreases stress levels

• It leads to marginalization

• It creates confusion