Which of the Following Is an Example of Obedience, as Defined

question 275

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of obedience, as defined by social psychologists?

• A) A soldier shoots enemy women and children on orders from his commanding officer.
• B) People clean their own table in a restaurant that has a sign reading, "Help keep costs down and clean off your table."
• C) Passengers move to the back of the bus as soon as the driver tells them to.
• D) Stan has thrown away all of his old ties and bought new ones to "be in style."

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Definitions:

Communist Party

A political organization advocating the principles of communism, including the pursuit of a classless society through the overthrow of capitalism.

Taft-Hartley Act

1947 law passed over President Harry Truman’s veto; the law contained a number of provisions to weaken labor unions, including the banning of closed shops.

Workers' Rights

The rights and entitlements claimed for workers, which may include safe working conditions, fair wages, and the right to form or join trade unions.

Operation Dixie

A post-World War II campaign launched by the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) aimed at unionizing Southern textile workers and promoting racial integration in the industrial sector.