Newcomb's (1943) Study at Bennington College Showed That

question 57

Multiple Choice

Newcomb's (1943) study at Bennington College showed that

• A) Groups punish nonconforming behavior
• B) Groups reward conforming behavior
• C) Groups one identifies with affect one's political orientation
• D) Reference groups determine the extent of autokinetic effect

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Definitions:

Behavioral Therapy

A treatment approach that focuses on modifying negative behaviors through reinforcement methods.

Cognitive Therapy

A therapy developed by Aaron Beck that helps people identify and change the maladaptive assumptions and ways of thinking that help cause their psychological disorders.

Sociocultural Therapy

A therapeutic approach that emphasizes the influence of society, culture, and family on individual mental health, focusing on how social and cultural factors contribute to psychological problems.

Psychodynamic Approaches

A category of psychotherapy that emphasizes the psychological forces underlying human behavior, feelings, and emotions, often exploring childhood experiences.