In the Asch experiment, many participants knew that the answer they gave was incorrect, but they wanted to fit in with the rest of the group. This is an example of what?
A. private conformity
B. injunctive norms
C. public conformity
D. descriptive norms
Answer: C
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Alec has always been able to see a wide array of vibrant
colors, but he has not been so fortunate when it comes to seeing at night or in otherwise dim lighting. Alec speculates that his color vision is far superior to his night vision. Based on his speculation, which of the following would be true? a) Alec has rods that function well, but cones that are not as effective as they could be. b) Alec has no rods in his retinas. c) Alec has cones that function very well, but rods that are not as effective as they could be. d) Alec has no cones in his retinas.
Men are more likely to use verbal displays of status, but women are more likely to use nonverbal displays
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In the nineteenth century, White middle-class Americans believed that it was part of a woman's duty to tame unruly male sexual impulses.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)