Studies Involving __________________ Most Clearly Demonstrate Social Influence Taking the Form

question 99

Multiple Choice

Studies involving __________________ most clearly demonstrate social influence taking the form of acceptance.

• A) judgments of the length of lines
• B) judgments of the autokinetic phenomenon
• C) shocking innocent victims
• D) None of these choices demonstrate acceptance

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory of human development that studies observable actions. Behaviorism is also called learning theory, because it describes how people learn to do what they do.

Induction

A disciplinary technique in which the parent tries to get the child to understand why a certain behavior was wrong. Listening, not lecturing, is crucial.

Bullying

A form of aggressive behavior characterized by repeated acts of physical, verbal, or social harm intended to intimidate, harm, or ostracize another individual.

Instrumental

Pertaining to actions or tools designed to achieve a specific purpose or carry out a particular function.