Conformity and Social Influence Quiz

Which of the following is a type of conformity?

• Internalisation

• Resistance

• Flexibility

• Proximity

Who investigated conformity to social roles?

• Milgram

• Zimbardo

• Asch

• Bandura

What is a dispositional explanation for obedience?

• Agentic state

• Authoritarian Personality

• Social support

• Locus of control

Which variable affects conformity according to Asch's studies?

• Proximity

• Group size

• Consistency

• Flexibility

What is an explanation for resistance to social influence?

• Agentic state

• Social support

• Uniform

• Identification

What was the main aim of Asch's study on conformity?

• To investigate the influence of individual decision-making on group behavior

• To explore the impact of social pressure from a majority group on an individual's decision-making

• To study the effects of cultural differences on conformity

• To examine the role of gender in group dynamics

How many male participants were involved in Asch's study?

• 50

• 75

• 123

• 200

What percentage of participants conformed to the majority's incorrect answer at least once during the entire experiment?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

Which of the following was a strength of Asch's study?

• High ecological validity

• Use of diverse participants

• Controlled setting

• No use of deception

What is one limitation of Asch's study mentioned in the text?

• High cultural bias

• Lack of replicability

• No ethical concerns

• High ecological validity