In the Sidewalk Experiment, Various Numbers of People Stood on a Busy

question 222

Multiple Choice

In the sidewalk experiment, various numbers of people stood on a busy New York City street and, on cue, began looking at a sixth-floor window across the street. Soon many of the people walking on the street stopped and looked up at the window. This experiment illustrates

• A)groupthink.
• B)social influence.
• C)the fundamental attribution error.
• D)cognitive dissonance.

Explain the differences between individualistic and collectivistic cultures and their impact on self-perception.

Understand the psychological characteristics and social effects of narcissism.

Identify the impact of social context, including reference groups, on self-concept.

Analyze the relationship between gender, ethnicity, and self-esteem differences.

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Definitions:

Biased Leadership

Leadership influenced by personal prejudice or favoritism towards certain people, ideas, or outcomes, potentially leading to unfair decision-making.

Groupthink

A situation in which the pursuit of agreement or uniformity within a group leads to choices that are unreasonable or not effective.

Isolated Groups

Communities or social groups that have limited or no contact with other groups, leading to distinct cultural or social development.

Noncohesive Groups

Collections of individuals lacking unity or common bonds, often resulting in decreased group effectiveness and cooperation.