Recent Research Using the Asch Paradigm Has Found Less Conformity

question 141

Multiple Choice

Recent research using the Asch paradigm has found less conformity in the United States than the original study found in the 1950s.The reason for this decrease in conformity may be that:

• A)the nature of the people in 1950s seemed to be more conforming.
• B)people today are more obedient.
• C)people in the 1950s had less money.
• D)people today watch more television.

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Definitions:

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Psychosocial Development

The development of the personality and the acquisition of social attitudes and skills from infancy through maturity.

Erikson

A psychosocial development theorist known for his 8-stage theory of human development.

Initiative Versus Guilt

Erikson’s third psychosocial stage in which young children develop a sense of purposefulness, try new skills and activities, and take pride in their accomplishments, as well as feel guilt if they are unsuccessful.