In the Experiment by Triplett (1898), Considered the First in Social

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the experiment by Triplett (1898) , considered the first in social psychology, what was the hypothesis?

• A) leaders must be consistent with their followers
• B) people tend to obey orders from authority figures
• C) cyclists ride faster when paced by other cyclists than when cycling alone
• D) people in crowds develop a 'group mind'
• E) social norms influence how we perceive objects and events

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Microscopic cellular membrane protrusions that increase the surface area for absorption or secretion in various epithelial cells.

Lacteals

Specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the intestinal villi, involved in the absorption of dietary fats.

Photomicrograph

An image taken with a microscope to show a magnified view of microscopic structures.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells lining surfaces involved in substance exchange, like blood vessels and lung alveoli.