M42: Social Influence
Internet communication that enables like-minded health care advocates to share their ideas also serves to strengthen their prevailing health care attitudes. This BEST illustrates:
group polarization.
In the Milgram experiments, the level of obedience was highest when the teacher was _____ the experimenter and _____ the learner.
close to; far from
When we adjust our own behavior or thinking so that it coincides with a group standard, we are exhibiting:
conformity.
Tyler is with three of his friends at a restaurant. One of his friends yawns, then another friend does so, and then finally Tyler yawns. Research suggests that Tyler and his friends who also mimicked the yawn may show increased levels of:
empathy
Why does social facilitation account for the home advantage noted in both college and professional athletic events?
the energizing effect of the enthusiastic audience
Yolanda is the expert on psychometrics and assessment; however, three of the clinicians disagree on her choice of scales. She decides to change her opinion for the good of the group. This BEST illustrates:
groupthink.
In making wedding preparations, JaMarcus conforms to the expectations of his future bride's family in order to win their favor. His behavior illustrates the importance of _____ social influence.
normative
Sherelle is with three of her friends at a restaurant. One of her friends yawns, then another friend, and then Sherelle. She has just experienced:
the chameleon effect.
Tanya is in a waiting room at a doctor's office and notices that once one individual yawns, others in the room tend to yawn as well. She is witnessing:
the chameleon effect.
When are people MOST likely to obey an order related to harming someone else?
when the person being harmed is far away
A group of racially prejudiced high school students discussed racial issues. During the conversation, their attitudes became even more prejudiced. This BEST illustrates:
group polarization.
The enhancement of a group's prevailing inclinations through discussion within the group is called:
group polarization.