Changing One's Behavior in Response to Real or Perceived Social

question 66

Multiple Choice

Changing one's behavior in response to real or perceived social pressures is referred to as _______ by social psychologists.

• A)compliance
• B)conformity
• C)influence
• D)obedience

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Definitions:

Defensive Self-esteem

A form of self-esteem characterized by a fragile sense of self that can easily be threatened and may lead to defensive or aggressive reactions.

Low Self-efficacy

The belief in one's inability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Self-serving Bias

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes but blaming outside factors for negative events.

Defensive Self-esteem

A form of self-esteem characterized by fragility and sensitivity to perceived threats, often leading individuals to react defensively to criticism or challenges.