In several variations on Asch's classic experiment, a standard-setting line was first presented to small groups of people, followed by the presentation of three comparison lines of different lengths
In one condition, two of three accomplices, posing as students, chose an incorrect answer before the subject could respond. The third accomplice sometimes chose a correct response and sometimes chose a more incorrect response. Under these conditions, respondents were more likely to choose the correct response. These results suggest ________. a) it becomes easier to resist conformity pressure once unanimity of the group is broken
b) group pressure to conform has only minimal effects on behavior
c) it is not possible to resist conformity pressure
d) group pressure to conform is uniform and universal
a
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a. racism. b. implicit racism. c. modern racism. d. ambivalent racism.
Compare and contrast historical and current perspectives of autism spectrum disorder. What has led to changes in these perspectives over the years?
What will be an ideal response?
Women who were ______ before diagnosis had a subsequent 66% increased risk of all-cause mortality and a two-fold increased risk of breast cancer mortality compared with women who were ______.
A. socially isolated; socially integrated B. married; single C. unemployed; employed D. extroverts; introverts
In an ironic twist, psychopaths:
A. experience high stress when exposed to stress B. can be successfully treated as long as they are identified and helped in early childhood C. have high self-esteem D. can love family members