Which of the following refers to the influence of the group majority on an individual’s judgment?
a. Asch effect
b. Obedience
c. Group polarization
d. Social facilitation
a. Asch effect
Asch effect refers to the influence of the group majority on an individual’s judgment.
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A. Monica Ohlinger B. Erik Erikson C. Lawrence Kohlberg D. Albert Bandura
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____________ contract. a. quid pro quo b. two-party c. unilateral d. one-party
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b. happiness because they receive the adulation of others. c. demands for special attention. d. feelings of grandiosity.
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picture of reality than do cross-sectional studies because a. longitudinal studies require more time to conduct and therefore, researchers can make a more careful analysis of the important variables that influence development. b. cross-sectional studies do not take into consideration cohort effects, such as the fact that older people have had different educational and cultural experiences than younger people have had. c. cross-sectional studies tend to be conducted with biased samples. d. in cross-sectional studies, older people can be intimidated by the presence of younger people. e. participants tend to be more accurate when they know they will be re-tested, thereby increasing reliability.