Subjects in Sherif's Experiments Who Were Asked to Estimate How

question 84

Multiple Choice

Subjects in Sherif's experiments who were asked to estimate how far the light beam was moving (it wasn't moving, but it looked like it was due to the autokinetic effect) demonstrated:

• A)collective resistance
• B)norm resistance
• C)normative social influence
• D)private acceptance
• E)public compliance

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