In Solomon Asch's experiment involving the identification of the longest lines on cards, what percentage of subjects gave in to group pressure to give the wrong answer?
a. 13%
b. 28%
c. 53%
d. 74%
Answer: d. 74%
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In Lawton and Nahemow's model, the less competent the person is, the greater the
a. adaptation level. b. use of preventive adaptations. c. impact of environmental factors. d. proactivity.
Families MOST at risk of becoming homeless are those __________
a. who have experienced a crisis, such as a job loss, that resulted in a drastic reduction of income b. that must pay more than 30 percent of their monthly income for rent or other housing costs c. who are victims of family violence, and may initially seek refuge in shelters for battered women d. who do not have relatives, parents, or close friends to whom they can turn for support e. All of the above
Jim, a researcher, is gathering information about family income and monetary costs of living in New York. He e-mails questionnaires to a random sample of 1,000 respondents to collect the data
As it's a large sample, Jim expects to gather unbiased estimates from the sample. However, to his surprise, he receives a response from only 50 people. Which of the following, if true, is most likely to be the reason for the low response? A) The respondents found the questionnaire intrusive because it asked for sensitive data. B)Jim e-mailed the questionnaires to a diverse group of people from different social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. C) Research indicates that people tend to provide inaccurate answers when responding to questionnaires. D) Face-to-face communication usually has low response rates.
What sociological concept addresses the question, "what does it mean to know someone is or could be watching you at any time?"
a. labeling theory. b. structural strain. c. disciplinary society. d. obedience to authority.