Evidence Has ________ Value If It Is Sufficiently Useful to Prove

question 49

Short Answer

Evidence has ________ value if it is sufficiently useful to prove something important.

Analyze the effects of authority, persuasion, and minor opinions on behavior and compliance.

Explain the role of commitment, self-perception, and social norms in compliance and obedience.

Understand the psychological processes involved in resistance to conformity and the factors that enable it.

Assess how socio-economic factors and personal circumstances influence preferences for leadership and decision-making.

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Definitions:

Need for Achievement

A psychological trait that drives an individual to pursue and attain challenging goals, as defined by David McClelland.

Achievement Motivation

The drive or desire to accomplish goals, excel, and strive for success in tasks and challenges.

External Locus

A belief that one's life is controlled by external forces rather than one's own actions or decisions.

Autonomic Arousal

Involves the activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can include physiological responses such as an increased heart rate or sweating, often as a reaction to stress or excitement.