In the Sidewalk Experiment, Various Numbers of People Stood on a Busy

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the sidewalk experiment, various numbers of people stood on a busy New York City street and, on cue, began looking at a sixth-floor window across the street. Soon many of the people walking on the street stopped and looked up at the window. Which of the following factors tended to sway the most people to stop and look up at the window?

• A)a larger influencing group
• B)a smaller influencing group
• C)a better-dressed influencing group
• D)a younger influencing group

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Definitions:

Positive Institutions

Institutions that aim to cultivate psychological strengths and promote mental health and well-being among the population.

Collective Good

the benefit or interests of all involved in a given community or society, often pursued through cooperative efforts and altruism.

Recognize Good

The ability to identify and appreciate positive aspects or moral goodness in situations or in the behavior of others.

Positive Trait

An enduring quality in a person that is regarded as beneficial or leads to positive outcomes.