When Many People First Learn of the Classic Conformity and Obedience

question 93

Multiple Choice

When many people first learn of the classic conformity and obedience studies,they often believe that the participants in these studies are weak-minded people and they tend to underestimate the power of the social situation.This is an example of _____.

• A) self-perception theory
• B) the fundamental attribution error
• C) the false-consensus effect
• D) a positive illusion

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Definitions:

Primary Prevention

Strategies and actions taken to prevent the onset of diseases before they occur by removing risk factors.

Antismoking Campaign

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Epidemiologic Studies

Research efforts aimed at investigating the patterns, causes, and control of diseases in populations.