The Situationist Argument Holds That ________

question 76

Multiple Choice

The situationist argument holds that ________.

• A) a thorough review of the literature reveals that there is a limit to how well one can predict behavior from personality
• B) situations are more important than personality traits for determining behavior
• C) our everyday intuitions about people are fundamentally flawed
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Obedience

A form of social influence where an individual follows the orders or directions of an authority figure.

Milgram's Research

A series of psychological experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which primarily studied obedience to authority figures.

Asch's Studies

A series of experiments that demonstrated the power of conformity in groups, conducted by Solomon Asch.

Conformity

The process of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms of a group or the expectations of society.