In a Neighborhood Dispute Over a New Zoning Law, Some

question 65

Multiple Choice

In a neighborhood dispute over a new zoning law, some of your neighbors think the change will be positive, but others are against it. After discussing the issue with your next-door neighbors, you feel much more strongly against the law than you did before. This can best be explained by

• A) propinquity.
• B) group polarization.
• C) deindividuation.
• D) pluralistic ignorance.

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Definitions:

Altruism

Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.

Reward

A stimulus given to a person or an animal to encourage a particular behavior, reinforcing the behavior's occurrence.

Conformity

The practice of aligning one’s attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms or policies of a group.

Task Difficulty

Refers to the level of challenge presented by a task or activity, often measured by the effort, skill, and time required to successfully complete it.