Exam 71: Social Psychology: Social Influence

Which type of behavior would be described as self-enhancing with individuals acting in their own best interests and getting their goals achieved,while,at the same time,respecting the rights of others and maintaining the self-worth of all involved?

People with high needs for structure or certainty are less likely to conform.

A professor that quietly puts up with several students talking noisily in the back of the classroom is exhibiting

When a small group of people will not tolerate alternative views and comes to maintain their own viewpoint due to misguided loyalty at the cost of critical thinking,this situation is referred to as

In Todd's conversion to a cult,he went through all­night meditation sessions in which the group continually chanted praises to the leader of the cult.These rituals do all of the following EXCEPT

Self-assertion is characterized by which of the following?

In Paco's group,all three of the other members disagree with his idea for the spring festival.In Taurus's group,four out of five of the other members disagree with Taurus's idea,while in Margo's group,six out of eight group members disagree with her idea.Based on research findings,which person is most likely to conform to the majority group opinion?

The first step in brainwashing involves physical and psychological abuse and isolation and is referred to as

Describe the concept of groupthink,why it occurs,and explain how it can be decreased.

If you have ever said "yes" when you wanted to say "no" or been afraid to question a grade that seemed unfair,you are showing _______ behavior.

Conversion to a cult often includes all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding Milgram's experiments,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Although Maria has been working for the company for five years and always agreed to work late and on weekends,she has never received a raise.When she tried to ask her boss for a raise,she became tense and upset and gave up easily as soon as her boss said that "it was not the right time for a raise." Maria would benefit from practicing how to be

Which of the following is NOT a technique for improving self-assertion?

You are trying to study in the library,and several people sitting behind you are talking rather loudly.If you sit there and do nothing regarding this unreasonable situation,you are exhibiting passive _______.

Compared to assertive behavior,aggressive behavior

The process of changing your behavior in direct response to the demands of an authority is known as

In Milgram's studies,which of the following circumstances listed resulted in the SMALLEST percentage of subjects obeying the orders of the authority?

The basic idea regarding assertive techniques is that each assertive action is practiced

A friend asks you to bring dip to a party,and you agree.Then,your friend adds that you need to make at least two quarts of it and bring at least three bowls to serve it in and three bags of chips.This party planner has used which compliance strategy on you?