Nancy and Oliver Are Having a Conversation

question 14

Multiple Choice

Nancy and Oliver are having a conversation.During their talk,they engage in matching behaviors,to indicate that they have interaction synchrony.Which of the following is/are ways that they could "match" during their conversation?

• A)Nancy and Oliver could turn toward each other when they speak.
• B)Nancy could lean forward when she speaks,making Oliver lean back as he listens.
• C)Nancy and Oliver could cross their legs and arms the same way.
• D)All of these actions show "matching" behaviors.

Explain the role of cognitive dissonance in behavior and attitude change.

Understand the influence of minority versus majority positions on group dynamics and individual decisions.

Appreciate the role of situational versus dispositional factors in explaining behavior.

Evaluate the ethical considerations in social psychology experiments, particularly in studies on obedience.

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