The Asch Experiment Forces Subjects to Choose Between Two Powerful

question 66

Multiple Choice

The Asch experiment forces subjects to choose between two powerful conflicting forces. They are:

• A) their own sense perceptions and the influence of group opinion.
• B) obedience and rebellion.
• C) the desire to be "contrary" and the need to "fit in."
• D) the contrived reality of the research laboratory and the "real world" contextual influences that operate outside of the experimental setting.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Flexibility

The ability to adjust and modify one's behavior and thoughts in response to changing circumstances or environments.

Behavior Genetics

The academic discipline focused on analyzing how genetics and environmental factors impact behaviors.

Self-regulation

The process of managing one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts to achieve long-term goals.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a fundamental concept in the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin.