One of the Findings of the Institute of Social Research

question 104

Multiple Choice

One of the findings of the Institute of Social Research at the University of Michigan is that more seniors in high school use ________ than cigarettes.

• A)marijuana
• B)alcohol
• C)cocaine
• D)heroin

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Definitions:

Tendency to Conform

reflects the inclination of individuals to adopt the behaviors, attitudes, or values of their peers or society as a whole, often to gain acceptance or avoid social sanctions.

Compliance

The act of conforming to, following, or agreeing to a request, rule, or instruction typically from an authority figure or social norm.

Obedience

The act of following orders or directives from authority figures, often without question or resistance.

Darley and Latané

Psychologists known for research on bystander intervention and the diffusion of responsibility in emergency situations.