In the Classic Sarnoff and Zimbardo (1961)experiment,individuals Were Told They

question 99

Multiple Choice

In the classic Sarnoff and Zimbardo (1961) experiment,individuals were told they were about to suck on a pacifier or other similar object.They had the option of waiting alone or with others for the study to begin.The authors found that they

• A) preferred waiting alone to avoid potential embarrassment.
• B) preferred waiting with others to get social support.
• C) asked if they could withdraw from the study.
• D) asked if they could wear a mask.

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