Walster and Festinger Conducted an Experiment in Which Subjects "Overheard

question 21

Multiple Choice

Walster and Festinger conducted an experiment in which subjects "overheard" a conversation between two graduate students, one of whom expressed an opinion on a certain issue. Subjects' opinions were influenced by the graduate student's opinion when:

• A) the graduate student had previously performed a favor for the subject.
• B) the subject believed the graduate students were unaware of his or her presence.
• C) the graduate student was an expert on the particular issue in question.
• D) the graduate student presented a two-sided argument regarding the issue in question.

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Definitions:

Behavior

Actions or reactions of an organism or system, usually in response to stimuli.

Biopsychosocial Approach

An integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis.

Social-Cultural Influences

Impacts of societal norms, values, cultural practices, and social contexts on individuals' behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

Multiple Levels

An approach or analysis method that considers various layers or dimensions of a subject or system.