The Basis for Much of the Power That Groups Exert

question 487

Multiple Choice

The basis for much of the power that groups exert over us involves

• A)group structure.
• B)group cohesiveness.
• C)groupthink.
• D)group compliance.

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Definitions:

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from an object that directly interacts with sensory receptors, leading to perception.

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that provides information to the sensory organs.

Bottom-Up Processing

A cognitive process in which perception starts with an input from the environment, leading to the integration of the features of the stimulus into a cohesive whole.

Motivational States

Internal conditions that activate behavior towards a goal or push for satisfaction of a need.