Elise Is Participating in Research and Is Placed in a Dark

question 117

Multiple Choice

Elise is participating in research and is placed in a dark room and asked to estimate the movement of a dot of light projected on a screen. This is similar to research by Sherif that demonstrated the power of __________.

• A) normative social influence
• B) conversion
• C) informational social influence
• D) obedience to authority

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Definitions:

Secondary Afferents

Nerve fibers that transmit sensory signals from primary afferent neurons to the central nervous system for processing.

Pain-Resistant Personality

Refers to an individual's ability to endure pain or adversity without showing physical or emotional suffering.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait marked by a tendency to be planful and goal-oriented, to delay gratification, and to follow norms and rules.

Periaqueductal Gray

An area of the midbrain that, when stimulated, decreases pain.