What Was the Asch Experiment Measuring

question 29

Multiple Choice

What was the Asch experiment measuring?

• A) the power of peer pressure
• B) the extent of social networks
• C) the value of teamwork compared with individual effort
• D) the type of organization that can best achieve social goals

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Definitions:

Heterothallic

Pertaining to certain algae and fungi that have two mating types; only by combining a plus strain and a minus strain can sexual reproduction occur. Compare with homothallic.

Heterozygous

Having two different alleles of a particular gene, one inherited from each parent, resulting in variation of a specific genetic trait.

Nutrient Absorption

The process by which substances such as vitamins, minerals, and other food components are taken up and assimilated into the body, typically occurring in the intestines.

Hypha

One of the threadlike filaments composing the mycelium of a water mold or fungus.