Recent Research Using the Asch Paradigm Has Found Less Conformity

question 118

Multiple Choice

Recent research using the Asch paradigm has found less conformity in the United States than the original study found in the 1950s. The reason for this decrease in conformity may be that __________.

• A) the nature of people in the 1950s seemed to be more conforming
• B) people today are more obedient
• C) people in the 1950s had less money
• D) people today watch more television

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Definitions:

Personally Distressing

A term often used to describe emotions or experiences that intensely disturb or distress an individual on a personal level.

Prognosis

A prediction of the likely course of a psychological (or physical) disorder.

Mental Disorder

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Diagnosed

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