When Participants Were First Placed in a Dark Room Alone

question 75

Multiple Choice

When participants were first placed in a dark room alone and asked to estimate the apparent movement of a point of light, individuals were consistent in their own estimates, and these estimates differed greatly from participant to participant.When participants made the same estimates in a group setting, their estimates converged.According to Muzafer Sherif (1936) , why did this happen? Conformity occurs when people

• A) feel anonymous in a group.
• B) feel uncomfortable and insecure.
• C) can use others' behaviors as cues for what's right.
• D) can use anonymity to control others.

Understand major sociological theories (functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and feminism) and their contrasting views.

Describe the concept of patriarchy and its perpetuation throughout history.

Develop and respond to a sociologically relevant essay question utilizing course materials.

Understand the difference between controlling and organizing in the management process.

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Definitions:

Gender Segregation

The separation of people or activities based on gender, often seen in workplaces, education, and social settings, reflecting societal norms or discrimination.

Conflict Theorist

A theorist who views social life as a competition and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Golden Rule

A moral principle that advises treating others as one would like to be treated, commonly found across various cultures and religions.

Feminization of Poverty

The increasing prevalence of poverty among women, especially in single mothers and elderly women, due to systemic gender inequalities.