Social Influence

This psychologist conducted a research study using Stanford University students. I his research study, students were randomly assigned to play the part of either a guard or a prisoner in a simulated prison.

• Philip Zimbardo

• Solomon Asch

• Stanley Milgram

In this psychologist's research study, participants were told to deliver electrical shocks to a "learner" whenever an incorrect answer was given in response to a question...

• Philip Zimbardo

• Solomon Asch

• Stanley Milgram

This psychologist conducted a series of experiments that involved asking participants to determine which line in a collection was the longest.

• Philip Zimbardo

• Solomon Asch

• Stanley Milgram

Role is defined as...

• ...a set of expectations in a social setting that define how one should behave

• ...complying with orders from someone perceived as an authority figure

• ...adjusting behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard

Obedience is defined as...

• ...a set of expectations in a social setting that define how one should behave

• ...complying with orders from someone perceived as an authority figure

• ...adjusting behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard

Conformity is defined as...

• ...a set of expectations in a social setting that define how one should behave

• ...complying with orders from someone perceived as an authority figure

• ...adjusting behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard

Which of the following concepts did Philip Zimbardo explore in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Role

• Obedience

• Conformity

Which of the following concepts did Stanley Milgram explore in the Milgram Shock Experiment?

• Role

• Obedience

• Conformity

Which of the following concepts did Solomon Asch study in the Asch Line Experiment?

• Role

• Obedience

• Conformity

Which of the following is not a guideline for ethical human research in Psychology?

• Informed consent

• Protection from harm and discomfort

• Confidentiality

• Debrief

• Clean housing