Silas Is in a Company Meeting to Discuss the New

question 18

Multiple Choice

Silas is in a company meeting to discuss the new formatting of all TPS reports.Silas does not agree with the boss,Mr.Lumberg,and is trying to decide if he should say anything.What factor will most likely encourage Silas to conform with his co-workers?

• A) His uncertainty of what a TPS report actually is
• B) His status as a male
• C) All fifteen co-workers agree with Mr. Lumberg's idea
• D) Silas does not feel close to any of his co-workers

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Definitions:

Zimbardo

Refers to Philip Zimbardo, a psychologist best known for his Stanford prison experiment that studied the psychological effects of perceived power.

Personal Responsibility

The idea that individuals are accountable for their actions and decisions in life, embodying the concept that one has a duty to manage their own behavior and well-being.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, often derived from one's position or experience.

Social Contagion

The phenomenon where attitudes, behaviors, or emotions spread through a group or community, often unconsciously.