Aronson Describes an Experiment in Which Groups of Subjects Discuss

question 47

Multiple Choice

Aronson describes an experiment in which groups of subjects discuss the punishment appropriate for Johnny Rocco, a juvenile delinquent. In this experiment, subjects best liked a confederate when he played the role of a:

• A) person who agreed with the group (conformist).
• B) person who disagreed with the group (deviate).
• C) person who originally agreed and then came to disagree with the group (lost soul).
• D) person who disagreed and then came to agree with the group (slider).

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