Which Statement Best Summarizes the Findings of Studies on People's

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the findings of studies on people's judgments of the autokinetic effect?

• A) Although people may conform outwardly in response to normative influence, such processes do not change their actual attitudes or beliefs.
• B) Informational influence can lead to private acceptance even in matters of basic perception.
• C) Reciprocity is the most effective compliance tactic.
• D) People are surprisingly willing to obey authority figures.

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, norms, and social skills necessary to participate within their society or group.

Markers of Difference

Distinctive characteristics or attributes that are used to distinguish and categorize individuals or groups, often related to identity and social divisions.

Communicatively Constructed

A concept or reality that is created and maintained through the use of language and communication among people.

Power

The ability or capacity to influence, control, or manipulate outcomes, behaviors, or decisions, often within social, economic, or political contexts.