Muzafer Sherif Found That When Groups of People Viewed a Stationary

question 514

Multiple Choice

Muzafer Sherif found that when groups of people viewed a stationary dot of light in a dark room, the people perceived the dot to move in a phenomenon called the autokinetic effect. When comparing their experiences in small groups after viewing the dot, groups came to slightly different conclusions regarding how much the dot had moved and provided some insight into how _________ are formed.

• A)social norms
• B)social roles
• C)prejudices
• D)attributions

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Definitions:

Regifting

The act of giving someone a gift that was previously received from someone else, often considered a practical solution or a social faux pas.

Business Ritual

Formalized practices and routines in the business context that serve to express the corporate culture and values.

Liminality

A transitional or in-between phase in a rite of passage, characterized by ambiguity and openness to change.

Embarkation

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