Who Conducted an Experiment on Conformity in Which People Were

question 282

Multiple Choice

Who conducted an experiment on conformity in which people were asked to judge the length of lines?

• A) Solomon Asch
• B) Philip Zimbardo
• C) Stanley Milgram
• D) Muzafer Sherif

Evaluate the effectiveness and criticisms of societal interventions in preventing and addressing family violence.

Understand the global prevalence and cultural acceptance of practices harmful to women, such as female genital mutilation.

Analyze the role of patriarchy and societal norms in perpetuating domestic abuse and violence.

Acknowledge the myths and realities of family violence, distinguishing between common misconceptions and reported evidence.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Evolutionary

Pertaining to evolution, often used to describe biological or psychological theories that attribute the development of genetic traits and behaviors to natural selection and survival advantages.