Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Influence of Culture

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the influence of culture on conformity and obedience is MOST accurate?

• A) Conformity and obedience appear to be unique to American culture.
• B) Replications of Milgram's study in other countries have generally resulted in low levels of obedience.
• C) Collectivistic cultures tend to encourage more conformity than individualistic cultures.
• D) Studies of conformity and obedience have yielded virtually identical results across a variety of cultures.

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Hum

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Misinformation Effect Paradigm

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