The Tendency of Individuals to Associate and Bond with Others

question 28

Multiple Choice

The tendency of individuals to associate and bond with others who are similar to them is described as:

• A)a clique
• B)a gang
• C)social comparison
• D)homophily

Explain the role of cognitive dissonance in behavior and attitude change.

Understand the influence of minority versus majority positions on group dynamics and individual decisions.

Appreciate the role of situational versus dispositional factors in explaining behavior.

Evaluate the ethical considerations in social psychology experiments, particularly in studies on obedience.

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Definitions:

Negative Income Tax

A proposed system of social security that guarantees a minimum income to all, where those earning below a certain amount receive supplemental pay from the government instead of paying taxes.

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Negative Income Tax

A program where the government provides additional income to those who earn under a specific threshold, rather than collecting taxes from them.

Tax Liability

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