The Asch Experiment Yielded Different Results When Other Researchers Tried

question 105

Multiple Choice

The Asch experiment yielded different results when other researchers tried to replicate it decades later, but a recent replication of Milgram's experiment had virtually the same results. What important implications does Milgram's research have for contemporary society?

• A) It demonstrates that the power of conformity can still lead to real-life instances of obedience.
• B) It demonstrates how people can avoid social influence that would lead to criminal actions.
• C) It challenges the notion that authoritative figures have any real power over personal decisions.
• D) It demonstrates that people who cave to social pressure have major character flaws, which helps employers avoid poor employees.

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Definitions:

Favorable

A term used in accounting and finance to describe outcomes or variances that are better than anticipated, indicating a positive performance against the budget or forecast.

Unfavorable

A term used to describe a variance or outcome that results in a worse financial position than expected or budgeted.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor costs incurred and the expected (or standard) labor costs, often due to paying a higher or lower wage rate than planned.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (standard) variable overhead allocated based on activity levels.