The Five Major Forms of Social Influence Listed in Order

question 474

Multiple Choice

The five major forms of social influence listed in order of intensity from gentlest to strongest are

• A)social learning, attribution, persuasion, conformity, and indoctrination.
• B)mere presence, conformity, social learning, persuasion, and obedience.
• C)mere presence, conformity, compliance, obedience, and coercion.
• D)observational learning, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and indoctrination.

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Definitions:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A psychological disorder identified by persistent tendencies of overinflated self-esteem, craving for an inordinate amount of attention and praise, combined with an absence of compassion for other people.

Borderline

Often related to Borderline Personality Disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships.

Histrionic

Pertaining to a personality pattern characterized by attention-seeking behavior, excessive emotionality, and a need for approval.

Narcissistic

Describes a personality trait characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.