Bibb Latané's (1981)social Impact Theory Is Useful to Social Psychologists

question 113

Multiple Choice

Bibb Latané's (1981) social impact theory is useful to social psychologists who study conformity because its tenets

• A) are easily quantifiable.
• B) identify the costs of refusal to conform to norms.
• C) identify variables that make a source more influential.
• D) predict characteristics of people most likely to resist conformity pressures.
• E) predict when conformity is adaptive and when it's not.

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Definitions:

Rational Grounding

A cognitive behavioral technique that involves using reason and rational thinking to challenge and overcome irrational beliefs and fears.

Self-Talk

The internal dialogue that consists of the thoughts and beliefs an individual has about themselves and their experiences.

Irrational Belief Systems

Deeply held but unreasonable convictions or assumptions that can lead to emotional and behavioral issues.

Anticipatory Beliefs

Expectations or predictions about the future that can influence an individual's behaviors and emotions.