A man has never attended a certain type of religious service before, so he looks to others to know what to do and how to act. The man's conforming behavior is due to ________ processes

a. informational influence
b. normative influence
c. compliance
d. demand characteristic


Answer: a. informational influence

Psychology

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The theory that most strongly emphasizes nurture as important in development is

Piaget's cognitive theory. Erikson's psychosocial theory. epigenetic theory. behaviorism.

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Research into the causes of Alzheimer's disease disorder indicates the influence of

A. multiple genes. B. a single gene. C. environmental toxins. D. high levels of aluminum.

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The reinforcement of successive approximations of a final, desired response is known as ____

a. shaping c. differentiation b. intervention d. conditioning

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