When Pressured to Conform,people May Do the Opposite of What

question 73

Multiple Choice

When pressured to conform,people may do the opposite of what is expected as a way of increasing their sense of

• A) social control.
• B) groupthink.
• C) personal control.
• D) social facilitation.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of operant conditioning by which successive approximations of a desired behavior are reinforced until the exact behavior is achieved.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased, often through rewards or positive outcomes, following its occurrence.

Empirical Approach

A method of inquiry that relies on observation, experimentation, and evidence rather than theory alone.

Behavior Therapists

Professionals who specialize in therapy that focuses on changing negative behaviors into positive ones through conditioning and other behavioral techniques.