Ronald Has Been Identified by Personality Testing as Having a Very

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Multiple Choice

Ronald has been identified by personality testing as having a very authoritarian personality. We can predict from this that, compared with others, Ronald will tend to __________.

• A) be highly obedient
• B) be sexually adventurous
• C) defy orders by "superiors"
• D) be sensation-seeking

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Definitions:

Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on group conformity and social pressure influencing individuals' judgments and perceptions.

Conformity

A change in a person’s behavior to coincide more closely with a group standard.

Obedience

A form of social influence where an individual acts in response to a direct order from another individual, typically an authority figure.

Reactance

A psychological reaction to resist changes or propositions, motivated by a perceived threat to personal freedom or autonomy.