Social Influence: Processes and Effects - Psychology Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence social influence?

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Random chance

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Group size

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Individual personality traits

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Cultural norms

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered a type of social influence?

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Manipulation

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Persuasion

Question 3

Which of the following is a factor known to increase conformity?

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Group size

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Clarity of the situation

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Presence of a dissenting individual

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Lack of a strong leader

Question 4

What is a crucial finding from Milgram's groundbreaking obedience experiments?

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Participants were surprisingly willing to administer harmful shocks to others.

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Participants refused to obey authority figures under any circumstances.

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Most participants questioned the morality of the experiment and refused to proceed.

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The level of obedience remained consistent across various cultural backgrounds.

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Who conducted the famous obedience experiment that tested the limits of human obedience to authority?

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Stanley Milgram

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Leon Festinger

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Solomon Asch

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Philip Zimbardo

Question 6

The bystander effect refers to:

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Diffusion of responsibility

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Group polarization

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Social loafing

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 7

The Hawthorne effect is the tendency for people to behave differently when aware of being observed.

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True

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False

Question 8

The self-serving bias is a tendency to attribute positive outcomes to personal factors and negative outcomes to external factors.

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True

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False

Question 9

The Milgram experiment aimed to demonstrate:

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The extent to which people will obey an authority figure, even when it conflicts with their moral values

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The power of conformity to social norms

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The effectiveness of persuasion techniques

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The influence of groupthink on decision-making

Question 10

The process by which individuals gradually adopt the values, beliefs, and behaviors of their surrounding culture is known as:

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Socialization

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Assimilation

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a condition that can contribute to groupthink?

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Open expression of dissenting opinions

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Strong and directive leadership

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Lack of diversity in group membership

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High group cohesion

Question 12

The tendency to attribute our own positive outcomes to internal factors and negative outcomes to external factors is called:

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Self-serving bias

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Fundamental attribution error

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Actor-observer effect

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Confirmation bias

Question 13

The process by which individuals actively seek out information that supports their existing beliefs is known as:

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Confirmation bias

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Cognitive dissonance

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Heuristics

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Social comparison theory

Question 14

How does social influence influence an individual's self-perception and self-esteem?

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Social influence can enhance self-esteem by providing social validation and a sense of belonging.

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Social influence has only negative effects on self-esteem.

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Social influence is limited to conformity and obedience situations.

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Social influence has no impact on self-perception.

Question 15

Which of the following persuasion techniques relies on evoking emotional responses in the receiver?

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Peripheral route processing

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Central route processing

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Subliminal messaging

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 16

Social loafing is a phenomenon that describes:

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Reduced individual effort in group-based tasks

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Increased individual effort in group-based tasks

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Enhanced coordination and collaboration within groups

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Diminished creativity and originality in group settings

Question 17

Which of the given options is not a characteristic of persuasive messages that tend to be more impactful?

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Excessively emotional language

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Clarity

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Relevance

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Credibility of the source

Question 18

Conformity is more prevalent when individuals experience:

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Insecurity and uncertainty

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Confidence and self-assurance

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Boredom and disinterest

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Excitement and enthusiasm

Question 19

Social influence can have both beneficial and detrimental effects. Which of the following is an example of a positive outcome?

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Fostering cooperation within groups

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Suppressing individual non-conformity

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Promoting blind obedience to authority

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Discouraging independent thought

Question 20

A key component of attitude inoculation involves:

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Exposing individuals to weakened forms of opposing arguments

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Confronting individuals with strong counterarguments

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Re-educating individuals with alternative perspectives

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Rewarding individuals for changing their attitudes

Question 21

Peripheral route persuasion primarily relies on:

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Emotional appeals and associations

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Logical arguments and evidence

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Cognitive dissonance and attitude change

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Identification with a group

Question 22

Which research method is most commonly used to establish causal relationships in social influence studies?

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Experimental studies

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Observational studies

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Surveys

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Interviews

Question 23

Which of these is a strategy people use to resist social pressure?

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Reactance

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Compliance

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Obedience

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Conformity

Question 24

How do social norms influence social influence? Provide a real-world example to illustrate your answer.

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Social norms are unwritten rules that shape behavior within a group and significantly impact social influence.

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Social norms are only relevant in traditional societies and have no bearing on behavior in modern societies.

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Social influence operates independently of social norms, as individuals make decisions solely based on their own desires.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a widely recognized type of social influence?

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Biological inheritance

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Persuasion

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Conformity

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Obedience

Question 26

When individuals modify their beliefs or behaviors to align with the beliefs or behaviors of a group, this is known as:

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Compliance

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Persuasion

Question 27

Which landmark social psychology experiment strikingly demonstrated the influence of authority on obedience?

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Milgram's Obedience to Authority Experiment

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Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Experiment

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Asch's Conformity Experiment

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Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment

Question 28

In the context of persuasion, the source of the message is most influential when perceived as:

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Credible and trustworthy

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Unfamiliar and distant

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Neutral and indifferent

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Aggressive and demanding

Question 29

Which technique can be employed to strengthen conformity within a group?

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Establishing group unanimity

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Applying negative reinforcement

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Emphasizing individual responsibility

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Providing expert testimony

Question 30

Social norms exert influence on our behavior primarily because they:

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Establish shared expectations and acceptable conduct within a group

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Are arbitrary and vary significantly across cultures

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Are consciously adopted by individuals

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Are enforced through external rewards and punishments

Question 31

The sleeper effect in persuasion refers to a situation where:

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An initially weak or ineffective message gains influence over time

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A message initially meets resistance but later becomes more persuasive

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A persuasive message is immediately effective but its impact diminishes over time

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A message is forgotten but later recalled and becomes influential

Question 32

Social loafing is a phenomenon in which:

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Individuals exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working independently

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Individuals are more productive when working collectively compared to when working independently

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Individuals are more creative when working collectively compared to when working independently

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Individuals exert more effort when working collectively compared to when working independently

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized type of social influence?

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Reinforcement

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Persuasion

Question 34

Which of the following is a notable consequence of groupthink?

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Suppression of dissenting opinions

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Increased productivity

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Improved decision-making

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Enhanced creativity

Question 35

Which of the following accurately describes social loafing?

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Reduced individual effort in group tasks.

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Increased group cohesion.

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Greater sense of individual responsibility.

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Enhanced individual effort in group tasks.

Question 36

Which of the following is a potential benefit of obedience?

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Maintenance of social order

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Improved group decision-making

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Reduced personal responsibility

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Enhanced individual creativity

Question 37

Which fundamental concept in social psychology pertains to the tendency of individuals to modify their attitudes and behaviors to align with others?

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Social influence

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Cognitive dissonance

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Group polarization

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Social facilitation

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of social influence?

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Synchrony

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Persuasion

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Obedience

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Conformity

Question 39

The tendency to adjust one's beliefs or behaviors to match those of a group is known as:

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Cognitive dissonance

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Persuasion

Question 40

Obedience to an authority figure, even when it conflicts with one's beliefs, is a phenomenon known as:

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Obedience

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Compliance

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Persuasion

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Conformity

Question 41

Cognitive dissonance refers to the process of:

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Adjusting one's attitudes to reduce inconsistency between their beliefs and actions

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Attitude polarization

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Self-persuasion

Question 42

When individuals in a group setting fail to contribute their fair share of effort, this is referred to as:

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Social loafing

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Groupthink

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Deindividuation

Question 43

Social influence can have both positive and negative effects. Which of the following is a potential negative effect of social influence?

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Groupthink

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Increased cooperation

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Enhanced creativity

Question 44

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with increased conformity?

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Strong self-esteem

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Group size

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Unanimity of the group

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Ambiguity of the situation

Question 45

In the Milgram obedience experiment, approximately what percentage of participants fully obeyed the experimenter's orders to administer lethal shocks?

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65%

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80%

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25%

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40%

Question 46

Which principle of the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) suggests that people are more likely to be persuaded by messages that they process deeply?

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Central route to persuasion

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Fear appeals

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Source credibility

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Peripheral route to persuasion

Question 47

Which social influence technique involves gaining compliance for a small request to increase the likelihood of compliance for a larger request?

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Foot-in-the-door technique

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Bait-and-switch technique

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Lowball technique

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Door-in-the-face technique

Question 48

According to social identity theory, a key determinant of an individual's self-concept is their:

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Social group memberships

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Intelligence

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Physical appearance

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Personality traits

Question 49

The potential consequences of social influence may include:

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All of the above

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Changes in behavior

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Changes in beliefs

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Changes in attitudes

Question 50

When individuals modify their actions to align with the group's norms, it is referred to as:

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Persuasion

Question 51

Which of the following factors can enhance conformity?

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Group unanimity

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Strong self-esteem

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Personal independence

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Cultural diversity

Question 52

In the context of social influence, 'referent power' refers to the power that stems from:

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Being admired and respected

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Physical strength

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Holding a formal position

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Controlling resources

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of effective persuasion?

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Focusing exclusively on emotional appeals

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Using clear and concise language

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Providing evidence to support claims

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Tailoring the message to the audience's needs