We discussed how culture can influence whether and when people conform. What other variables might predict higher or lower conformity? For example, are there personality traits, childhood experiences, or other ideas that increase or decrease conformity? Do these variables predict rates of informational conformity (desire to be correct), normative conformity (desire to fit in), or both?

What will be an ideal response?


varies

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The nucleus of a neuron is contained in the ____

a. ?cell body b. ?axons c. ?dendrites d. ?myelin sheath

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In the 1990s, the large increase in the number of adults reporting recovered decades-old memories of childhood sexual abuse probably was the result of:

A) memory misattribution produced by the prevalence of graphic sexuality shown on television. B) egocentric bias. C) the prevalence of psychoactive drugs and the permissive sexual culture in the 1960s, when these same individuals were children. D) suggestive techniques used by psychotherapists.

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Theories are facts

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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