In a Study by Baron Et Al

question 76

Multiple Choice

In a study by Baron et al. (1996) in which groups of three participants were asked to act as eyewitnesses, the greatest level of conformity occurred when participants were motivated to be ____ and the task was quite ____.

• A) accurate; easy
• B) accurate; difficult
• C) accepted by their partners; easy
• D) accepted by their partners; difficult

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Definitions:

Restructuring

A cognitive behavioral therapy technique involving the identification and modification of negative or irrational thoughts.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering the ability to see alternative uses or solutions.

Mental Set

A framework or mindset that shapes how a person approaches problems, based on previous experiences and perceptions.

Restructuring

Restructuring in psychology refers to the process of identifying and altering maladaptive thought patterns to improve emotional regulation and behavior.