A Persistent Source of Tensions Between Bostonians and British Soldiers

question 45

Multiple Choice

A persistent source of tensions between Bostonians and British soldiers leading up to the Boston Massacre was __________.

• A) stationing of British soldiers in private residences
• B) competition between troops and townsmen over jobs
• C) strong anti-military sentiment in the colonies
• D) the presence of local militia near British troops

Discuss the role and impact of ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES) on individual's life circumstances.

Explain the dichotomy between individualism and collectivism within cultures, particularly in the United States.

Understand the influence of media and technology on children's behavior and social expectations.

Recognize the effects of employment and anti-poverty programs on family socioeconomic standing.

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Definitions:

Destructive Obedience

The act of obeying orders that lead to harm or destruction, often studied in the context of psychological experiments.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A psychological tactic where agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.

Milgram Experiments

The Milgram Experiments were a series of psychological experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to measure the willingness of participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improved performance on tasks.