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Card 6

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What is the term for explaining conformity in 'cases where the correct answer is uncertain and we look for guidance because we want to be correct' called?

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Card 7

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What is the term for explaining conformity in 'cases where the individual wants to appear normal because they want social approval' called? What type does it often result in?

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Card 8

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Who tested conformity by getting participants to say line lengths in groups of fake participants (confederates) who gave the wrong answer? What explanation did it test?

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Card 9

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What reason did the participants give for choosing the incorrect line when interviewed later on?

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Card 10

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Why could Asch's study be criticised (based on when it was conducted)?

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Card 11

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How did Jenness measure conformity?

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Card 12

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What explanation was Jenness measuring? Why?

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Card 13

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How could you criticise Jenness' study? Give an example.

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Card 14

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Define the term 'confederate' in relation to a psychology experiment.

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Card 15

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Asch's study only used male participants which is problematic as the results may not be (_____) to females, who may be less/more likely to conform. What bias is this?

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