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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Definitions:

Role Playing

An activity or technique in which individuals assume and act out roles of others or fictional characters, often used in training, therapy, or research.

Open-Ended Questions

Questions formulated to allow for expansive, detailed answers, encouraging respondents to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings.

Dissensus

A situation or condition of disagreement or conflict among a group of people, contrary to consensus.

Consensus

General agreement among the members of a group or community, often used as a decision-making process.