Recent Research Using the Asch Paradigm Has Found Less Conformity

question 102

Multiple Choice

Recent research using the Asch paradigm has found less conformity in the United States than the original study found in the 1950s.The reason for this decrease in conformity may be that _____.

• A)the nature of the people in the 1950s seemed to be more conforming
• B)people today are more obedient
• C)people in the 1950s had less money
• D)people today watch more television

Understand the role and interpretation of conditioned stimuli and responses in learned behaviors.

Distinguish between different types of classical conditioning, including higher-order conditioning.

Recognize the history and key figures in the development of classical conditioning.

Understand the implications of classical conditioning in real-life contexts and applied psychology.

---

Definitions:

Infrastructural Development

The construction and improvement of foundational facilities and systems, such as roads, bridges, and utilities, that are necessary for a society to function.

American Influences

The cultural, political, economic, or social impact of the United States on other countries and societies around the world.

Chuck Berry

An influential American musician and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.

Beatles

The Beatles were an iconic British rock band formed in 1960, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, known for their revolutionary impact on music and popular culture.