Describe Asch's studies on conformity and discuss their implications for understanding this
phenomenon.
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should first describe the Asch study that involved judgments of line length.
Next, the answer should focus on the power of the social situation in influencing people's
willingness to conform.
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The theory of “leadership substitutes” argues that
a. in some cases, leadership is unnecessary and/or unlikely. b. the need for a leader is influenced only by members’ basic needs. c. groups should be organized so that leaders are unnecessary. d. groups work best when each member substitutes as the leader.
If a frequency distribution is shown in a bar graph, what scale was used to measure the scores?
a. nominal only b. nominal or ordinal c. ratio only d. interval or ratio
The place theory and the frequency theory attempt to explain ________
a. pitch discrimination b. how we see timbre c. how we see color d. timbre discrimination
A school is considering making students wear uniforms. The school consults with a social psychologist to weigh the pros and cons of such an action. Which of the following benefits is she most likely to mention?
A. Uniforms will ensure the students dress modestly. B. Uniforms could help students take on the social role of "student" and be more prepared to learn. C. Uniforms decrease the distraction of worrying about fashion and what others wear. D. Uniforms will reduce socioeconomic distinctions between students.