Social Experiment in a Barber's Shop

The video explores a social experiment conducted in a barber shop where hidden cameras capture the reactions of test subjects when actors stare at them. The experiment demonstrates how staring can induce stress and discomfort, leading to physiological responses like sweating. It highlights the role of faces in social expression and how nonverbal cues can communicate disapproval, affecting individuals' stress levels and body responses.

What is the main purpose of the social experiment conducted in the barber's shop?

• To measure the time taken for a haircut

• To evaluate customer service

• To observe reactions to being stared at

• To test the quality of haircuts

How did the first test subject react to the staring faces?

• He decided to leave

• He started a conversation

• He ignored them

• He laughed it off

What is the anticipated reaction of the second test subject when faced with the staring experiment?

• He will confront the actors

• He will remain calm

• He will become nervous

• He will leave immediately

What physical reaction did the second test subject experience due to the staring?

• He started laughing

• He began sweating

• He felt sleepy

• He became angry

What role do faces play in social expression according to the video?

• They convey social cues

• They are always neutral

• They only show happiness

• They are irrelevant

How does nonverbal communication of disapproval date back to pre-language humans?

• It was a method to show disapproval

• It was used to express joy

• It was used to signal danger

• It was a way to attract attention

What hormones are released due to stress from being stared at?

• Insulin and glucagon

• Melatonin and oxytocin

• Adrenaline and cortisol

• Dopamine and serotonin

What can staring convey to the subjects in the experiment?

• Confusion

• Approval

• Indifference

• Disapproval

What effect does the feeling of doing something wrong have on the body?

• It calms the mind

• It increases stress levels

• It improves focus

• It enhances memory

What is the main theme of the video?

• The importance of good haircuts

• The history of barber shops

• The impact of social cues on human behavior

• The role of actors in social experiments