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Social Influence

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This psychologist conducted a research study using Stanford University students. I his research study, students were randomly assigned to play the part of either a guard or a prisoner in a simulated prison.

a)

Philip Zimbardo

b)

Solomon Asch

c)

Stanley Milgram

2.

In this psychologist's research study, participants were told to deliver electrical shocks to a "learner" whenever an incorrect answer was given in response to a question...

a)

Philip Zimbardo

b)

Solomon Asch

c)

Stanley Milgram

3.

This psychologist conducted a series of experiments that involved asking participants to determine which line in a collection was the longest.

a)

Philip Zimbardo

b)

Solomon Asch

c)

Stanley Milgram

4.

Role is defined as...

a)

...a set of expectations in a social setting that define how one should behave

b)

...complying with orders from someone perceived as an authority figure

c)

...adjusting behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard

5.

Obedience is defined as...

a)

...a set of expectations in a social setting that define how one should behave

b)

...complying with orders from someone perceived as an authority figure

c)

...adjusting behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard

6.

Conformity is defined as...

a)

...a set of expectations in a social setting that define how one should behave

b)

...complying with orders from someone perceived as an authority figure

c)

...adjusting behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard

7.

Which of the following concepts did Philip Zimbardo explore in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

a)

Role

b)

Obedience

c)

Conformity

8.

Which of the following concepts did Stanley Milgram explore in the Milgram Shock Experiment?

a)

Role

b)

Obedience

c)

Conformity

9.

Which of the following concepts did Solomon Asch study in the Asch Line Experiment?

a)

Role

b)

Obedience

c)

Conformity

10.

Which of the following is not a guideline for ethical human research in Psychology?

a)

Informed consent

b)

Protection from harm and discomfort

c)

Confidentiality

d)

Debrief

e)

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