In Autokinetic Effect Studies,researchers Will Sometimes Replace One Group Member

question 129

Multiple Choice

In autokinetic effect studies,researchers will sometimes replace one group member with a new member after each set of trials until all the members are new to the situation.What is the primary purpose of this approach?

• A)To demonstrate the importance of informational influence.
• B)To demonstrate the power of normative influence.
• C)To demonstrate the autokinetic effect.
• D)To demonstrate the transgenerational influence of norms.

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Definitions:

Macroanalysis

An examination of large-scale societal structures and processes, typically involving the study of broad social, economic, and political systems.

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, involving communication, mutual influence, and behavioral exchange.

Ethnomethodology

A sociological approach that examines how people use everyday conversations and interactions to construct a shared social order.

Social Norms

Shared, unwritten rules that dictate the behavior of individuals within a society or group, guiding what is considered appropriate or acceptable.