Sherif's Study Using the Autokinetic Effect Demonstrated That __________

question 178

Multiple Choice

Sherif's study using the autokinetic effect demonstrated that __________.

• A) people would conform to the estimates provided by the group rather than what they observed individually
• B) people saw and reported the distance of movement of the green dot
• C) people conformed to reporting movement even though there wasn't any
• D) individuals were more accurate at reporting the distance of the movement of the green dot on their own than when they were reporting as part of a group

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Definitions:

Lung Recoil

Decrease in the size of an expanded lung as a result of a decrease in the size (volume) of its alveoli; due to elastic recoil of elastic fibers surrounding alveoli and water surface tension of a thin film of water within alveoli.

Respiratory Muscles

The muscles involved in the process of breathing, including the diaphragm and intercostal muscles.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Maximum volume of air that can be inspired after a normal inspiration.

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort beyond normal exhalation, often used in pulmonary testing.