Which of the Following Situations Would Not Be Predicted by Social

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would not be predicted by social impact theory?

• A) A person is more likely to obey a nearby authority than one who is far away.
• B) Each person in a group of ten contributes less money to a tip for their waitperson than each person in a group of three.
• C) A teacher can exert more control over a large class than a small class.
• D) Patients are more likely to follow advice given by doctors than advice given by nurses.

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Definitions:

Bipedalism

The ability to walk on two legs, a characteristic feature of humans and our ancestors that allows for a range of motion and energy efficiency.

Hominids

A family of primates that includes humans, their ancestors, and other extinct related species, characterized by bipedalism, large brains, and complex behavior.

Cerebrum

A large, convoluted subdivision of the vertebrate brain; in humans, it functions as the center for learning, voluntary movement, and interpretation of sensation.

Primates

An order of mammals including humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and complex social behaviors.