All 753 Students in Grades 1 Through 6 in an Elementary

question 14

Multiple Choice

All 753 students in grades 1 through 6 in an elementary school are given a math test that was designed for third graders. The heights of all 753 students are also recorded. We expect to see _______________ between height and test score.

• A) positive association
• B) little or no association
• C) negative association
• D) either positive or negative association (but it's hard to predict which)

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Definitions:

Referent Informational Influence

A form of social influence where individuals conform to the behavior of a group they admire or relate to, in order to be accepted or to identify with the group.

Normative Influence

The effect of societal norms and expectations on an individual’s behavior, driving conformity to group standards to gain acceptance or avoid disapproval.

Social Disapproval

Negative reactions or responses from a social group or society towards certain behaviors, actions, or ideas.

Referent Informational Influence

The impact of adopting the behaviors or beliefs of a group or individual that one identifies with or aspires to be like for reasons of accuracy.