Social Engineering Refers to Extracting Confidential Information from Information Systems

question 90

True/False

Social engineering refers to extracting confidential information from information systems through legal procedures.

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Definitions:

Conformity

A change in a person’s behavior to coincide more closely with a group standard.

Obedience

A form of social influence where an individual acts in response to a direct order from another individual, typically an authority figure.

Reactance

A psychological reaction to resist changes or propositions, motivated by a perceived threat to personal freedom or autonomy.

Stanford Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted in 1971 where college students were assigned roles of guards and prisoners, exploring the psychological effects of perceived power and control.