Recall That Sherif Used the Autokinetic Phenomenon to Study How

question 69

Multiple Choice

Recall that Sherif used the autokinetic phenomenon to study how social norms develop. What does that situation have in common with an emergency? They both involve:

• A) very high levels of stress.
• B) the use of confederates acting as subjects.
• C) an explicit pressure to conform.
• D) uncertainty and ambiguity about what to think or do.

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Definitions:

Accommodation

A concept in psychology referring to the process of adjusting one’s schemas to incorporate new experiences.

Equilibration

The process in developmental psychology where individuals balance assimilation and accommodation to create stable understanding.

Postconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where individuals base their moral judgments on principles that transcend societal and legal norms, focusing on universal ethical principles.

Unconventional

Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed, often characterized by originality or uniqueness.