Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement Regarding Obedience

question 262

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding obedience and/or conformity?

• A) In obedience, there is a difference in status between the one who obeys and the one who makes the request.
• B) Conformity requires strict adherence to the rules, whereas obedience does not.
• C) Obedience is an indirect request, whereas conformity is a direct request.
• D) In conformity, there is a perceived difference in status between the one who conforms and the group.

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Definitions:

Statistical Conclusion Validity

The degree to which conclusions drawn from statistical analysis accurately reflect the real relationships among variables.

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The extent to which a test or experiment measures what it claims to measure.

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