Imposing a Researcher's Own Sense of Order to Make People's

question 49

Multiple Choice

Imposing a researcher's own sense of order to make people's beliefs or actions consistent is a type of distortion called

• A)coherence imposition.
• B)supracontext awareness.
• C)capacity overestimation.
• D)episode overestimation.

Understand the concept of confirmation bias and its effects on perception and judgment.

Define and distinguish between discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes.

Explain the phenomenon of groupthink and its impact on decision-making in groups.

Identify various forms of prejudice and discrimination discussed in the chapter.

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Definitions:

Social Influence

Social influence encompasses the ways in which individuals change their behavior to meet the demands of a social environment. It covers conformity, compliance, and obedience within groups.

Twelve Angry Men

A landmark film and play that explores the dynamics of a jury deliberation, where one dissenting juror challenges the consensus, highlighting themes of justice, social perception, and group decision-making.

Juries

Groups of citizens selected to decide on the evidence presented to them in a court of law and determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

Conform

The act of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to match those of a group or society's norms and expectations.