Walster and Festinger Conducted an Experiment in Which Subjects "Overheard

question 46

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 issue in question
• D) the graduate student presented a two-sided argument regarding the issue in question

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