In One Experiment One Group of Students Were Hypnotized While

question 108

Multiple Choice

In one experiment one group of students were hypnotized while another group pretended to be hypnotized. An experienced hypnotist tried to determine which were the hypnotized students and which were the fakes. What happened?

• A) The hypnotist had trouble telling who was really hypnotized.
• B) The hypnotist could tell who was hypnotized because only the really hypnotized subjects recalled old memories.
• C) The hypnotist could tell who was hypnotized because the pretenders could not tolerate sharp pain.
• D) The hypnotist could tell who was hypnotized because only the really hypnotized subjects could express anger or other emotions on command.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon wherein individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Group Polarization

A phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to the adoption of more extreme positions or attitudes than the members initially had.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone, due to perceived diffusion of responsibility.