Social Psychology Quiz

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  • Created on: 30-03-20 07:52

1. Give one strength of Haun et.al (2014).

  • It shows that children do conform by switching to peer group choice, therefore making it reliable.
  • A control group was used making it reliable and valid.
  • Replicated previous (Asch 1951) research on this task.
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2. Explain behaviourial style from the influence of a minority

  • If the consistent minority are seen as inflexible rigid, uncompromising and dogmatic.
  • The behaviourial style comprises of 4 components: consistency,confidence,appearing to be unbiased and resisting social pressure and abuse
  • Research has shown that is minority can get the majority to think about an issue and think about arguements for and against.

3. Name one factor that affects conformity

  • Personal responsibility.
  • Proxomity of the authority figure
  • Difficulty of the task
  • Locus of control.

4. State one result of Burger's study (2009)

  • Burger found out that 70% of the participants in the baseline condition were prepared to go past 150V compared to 82.5% in Milgram's variation #5.
  • The obedience dropped sharply when orders were given by telephone

5. Give the results of Moscovici's study (Part 1)

  • Participants changed their response ( giving 4 or more green responses) in 43.75% of the groups, with 32% of participants yielding to the minority
  • Results showed that different species in their relative tendency to adjust their behaviour to that of their peer's
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