Binet Came to Regard __________ as the "Cholera" of Psychology

question 65

Multiple Choice

Binet came to regard __________ as the "cholera" of psychology.

• A) deception by the subjects in experiments
• B) insufficient quantification of experimental results
• C) insufficiently large samples of subjects
• D) unintentional suggestion

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

Normative influence is the pressure to conform to the expectations or standards of a group or society.

Minority Slowness Effect

An effect that occurs when people who hold the minority position take longer to express their opinions.

Persuasive Influence

The capacity to sway or change someone's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, or behaviors through communication or argumentation.

Majority Group Member

An individual belonging to a group that comprises the larger portion of the population within a societal setting, often holding greater systemic power or privileges.