Solomon Asch conducted several experiments about _______________ to determine how people are affected by the thoughts and behaviors of other people.

a. conformity
b. compliance
c. obedience
d. persuasion


a. conformity

Solomon Asch conducted several experiments about conformity to determine how people are affected by the thoughts and behaviors of other people.

Psychology

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a. Binocular depth perception b. Optical illusions c. Diffraction of light by a prism d. Color vision deficiency

Psychology

Ebony thinks the idea her boss has proposed for increasing sales is really stupid. She listens as six of her coworkers praise the idea, and when her boss asks Ebony for her opinion, she says: "The idea is great! I wish I would have thought of it.". The process that would best explain why Ebony said the plan was great, even though she thought it was stupid, is:

a. obedience b. conformity c. cognitive dissonance d. social facilitation

Psychology

Because Lola's mouth is dry, her hands are sweaty, and her heartbeat has increased, she experiences the emotion of "fear." This is consistent with __________ theory of emotion.

A. Cannon's central B. Schachter-Singer's C. the attribution D. James's peripheral

Psychology

The process by which the two cerebral hemispheres communicate with one another is known as lateralization

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology