A Good Rule of Thumb to Use in Predicting Conformity

question 8

Multiple Choice

A good rule of thumb to use in predicting conformity in an ambiguous situation is that there will be a greater dependence on __________ when physical reality is lacking as a basis for judgment.

• A) objective reality
• B) personal intuition
• C) social reality
• D) groupthink

Differentiate between internal and external attributions and how they are applied in various contexts.

Recognize the role of cultural factors in influencing attribution processes.

Understand the psychological basis and consequences of attribution in social perception.

Understand causal attribution and its effects on perception and behavior.

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Definitions:

Rectus Abdominis

A long muscle that extends along the front of the abdomen, playing a key role in flexing the spinal column and stabilizing the core.

Vertebral Column

The flexible and supportive spine, composed of a series of bones called vertebrae, extending from the skull to the small of the back.

Abdominal Wall

The abdominal wall is comprised of muscles and tissues that enclose the abdominal cavity, supporting and protecting the organs within.

Internal Oblique

A muscle in the abdominal wall that acts to compress the abdomen and flex the spine.