The Real Participants in Asch's Conformity Studies Conformed Less When

question 196

Multiple Choice

The real participants in Asch's conformity studies conformed less when:

• A) they could privately write their answers on a piece of paper.
• B) the members of the group were attractive.
• C) they had made a prior commitment to a particular response.
• D) the group was unanimous.

Acknowledge the constructed nature of reality and truth in constructivist and critical theory paradigms.

Understand the concept of bias in human cognition and its impact on scientific research.

Grasp the importance of critical thinking skills in graduate counseling education.

Recognize the role of scientific research in advancing the understanding of human behavior for counseling and consultation.

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Definitions:

Bullwhip Effect

A phenomenon where inaccuracies in demand forecasts cause fluctuations and inefficiencies in the supply chain.

Consistent Estimate

A statistical term referring to an estimator that, as the sample size grows, increasingly converges in probability to the parameter it estimates.

Lack Of Coordination

The absence or failure of integrated efforts and communications among departments, leading to inefficiencies and problems in workflow.

Supply Chain

The sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity.