When We Conform or Go Along with What the Group

question 34

Multiple Choice

When we conform or go along with what the group does because we want to be liked,it is often due to ________ influence.

• A) informational
• B) normative
• C) groupthink
• D) deindividuation

Analyze the role of automatic and deliberate systems in decision-making and behavior.

Compare cultural differences in behaviors and social norms.

Recognize the influence of culture on psychological processes.

Explore the impact of the duplex mind (automatic and deliberate systems) on stereotypes and prejudice.

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Definitions:

Bad Woman Assumption

A prejudiced belief that tends to blame women for the negative experiences they go through, instead of acknowledging the external social factors at play.

Sexually Available

A characterization often used inappropriately to describe a person's perceived willingness to engage in sexual activity.

Unfair Judgment

The act of forming an opinion or conclusion that is biased, unjust, or lacks impartiality.

Reporter

A journalist who investigates, collects, and presents information as news.