There Have Been Great Examples of Social Influence and Terrible

question 134

Multiple Choice

There have been great examples of social influence and terrible examples of social influence.As an example, what do the Heaven's Gate followers and the "Freedom Riders" in the American civil rights movement have in common? They

• A) fell under the spell of strong, punitive, charismatic leaders.
• B) were frustrated, and this frustration caused them to behave aggressively.
• C) confronted extreme and confusing situations, and looked to others to decide how to behave.
• D) lacked independence, and thus surrendered control to powerful others.

Grasp the basic units and structure of cognitive processes including concepts, prototypes, and heuristics.

Apply the principles of cognition to evaluate and develop strategies for problem-solving and improving decision making.

Recognize and explain cognitive biases such as belief perseverance, confirmation bias, and the availability heuristic.

Explain the relationship between cognition and behavior by identifying cognitive processes that underlie specific actions or decisions.

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Definitions:

Trait Theorists

Psychologists who study personality characteristics that are stable over time and differ among individuals, with a focus on identifying and measuring these traits.

Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of observable behaviors over internal phenomena like emotions and thoughts.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, embodying their goals, aspirations, and values.

Self-concept

An individual's understanding and evaluation of their own personality, competencies, and characteristics, shaping how they see themselves.