Muzafer Sherif conducted a study where he had participants estimate how far a light ‘moved' in a dark room. Initially, people provided varied estimates
However, after placing participants together in the dark room he found that after several trials there estimates began to converge. What did he find happened to participant's estimates after testing them again individually?
a. Participants' estimates began to vary widely again.
b. Participants' estimates were much lower than those initially provided.
c. Participants' estimates were much lower than the group estimate.
d. Participants' estimates continued to be consistent with the group estimate.
Answer: D
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Using a restraint or other aversive procedure following misbehavior describes
a. timeout. b. differential reinforcement. c. restitution. d. punishment.
For the last two years, Gloria has had some financial problems and has experienced continual feelings of stress, insecurity, and apprehension. Then, Gloria receives an unexpected inheritance that solves her financial problems, and she gets a promotion at work, but Gloria still feels apprehensive and uneasy. Gloria is most likely experiencing a(n)
a. anxiety disorder. b. adjustment disorder. c. nervous breakdown. d. dissociative disorder.
The _________ was designed to diagnose psychological disorders
a. MMPI c. aptitude test b. behavior rating scales d. none of these