If You Were a Subject in the Solomon Asch Study

question 112

Multiple Choice

If you were a subject in the Solomon Asch study on conformity in the 1950s, you would have ____.

• A) given an electric shock to learners who made mistakes
• B) been observed to see if you helped others in need
• C) examined pictures of people who varied in attractiveness
• D) compared the lengths of lines along with other participants

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Definitions:

Assault

An intentional act that causes another person to fear imminent bodily harm or offensive contact.

Offensive Bodily Contact

An intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.

Negligent Torts

Legal claims arising from acts or failures to act where a duty of care is owed and breached, resulting in injury or damage to another party.

Unreasonable Risk

A hazard that exceeds what would be considered acceptable or safe under normal circumstances.