social influence

• What is beta bias in psychological research?

  It minimizes the differences between men and women
• What is a key step in minority influence according to the study?

  Consistency
• What are the three key steps involved in minority influence?

  • Consistency
  • Commitment
  • Flexibility
• What did Moscovici's study aim to investigate?

  If a consistent minority could influence a majority
• What does Nemeth's research suggest about flexibility in minority influence?

  Flexibility is important for minorities to be listened to
• What does the term "reductionism" refer to in the context of minority influence research?

  It oversimplifies complex behavior, providing only a partial explanation
• What are the limitations of minority influence research?

  • Oversimplifies the line between minority and majority
  • Ignores complex power dynamics
  • Findings may not be generalizable to real-world situations
• What was the conclusion of Nemeth's study?

  Flexibility is crucial for minority influence
• What does the term "ecological validity" refer to in the context of research studies?

  The extent to which findings can be generalized to real-world settings
• What was the outcome for some prisoners in Zimbardo's study?

  Some became subdued, depressed, and anxious
• What does the term "mundane realism" refer to in research studies?

  The extent to which the study reflects real-life situations
• How does the concept of commitment play a role in minority influence?

  Commitment can enhance the persuasiveness of the minority group
• What does the term "social influence" encompass?

  The ways in which individuals change their behavior in response to others
• What is the significance of the findings from Nemeth's jury trial study?

  It highlights the importance of flexibility in minority influence
• How do the findings of Moscovici and Nemeth differ in terms of minority influence?

  Moscovici emphasizes consistency, while Nemeth emphasizes flexibility
• What is the role of deception in psychological research?

  It can be used to prevent bias and ensure genuine responses
• How does the concept of power dynamics affect minority influence research?

  Power dynamics complicate the relationship between minorities and majorities
• What was the main focus of the research conducted by Lucas et al. (2000)?

  To investigate real-world writing and conformity
• What does the term "socially sensitive topics" refer to in psychological research?

  Topics that may have implications for individuals or groups
• How do findings from psychological research impact social policies?

  They provide evidence-based recommendations for policymakers
• What is the importance of collecting and analyzing data in psychology?

  It helps inform decisions on social policies
• What is the role of psychologists in relation to social policies?

  To provide high-quality research on socially sensitive topics
• How does the concept of internal validity relate to psychological research?

  It assesses whether the research accurately measures what it intends to
• What is the significance of the brain diagram mentioned in the study material?

  It illustrates the brain's role in processing information
• How does the concept of social influence relate to the findings of Zimbardo's study?

  It demonstrates how social roles can influence behavior in a controlled setting
• What is the main focus of the evaluation for conformity in the study material?

  It evaluates explanations for conformity.
• What does the term "conformity" refer to in the context of social influence?

  Conformity refers to changing behavior to match that of others.
• What was the finding of the study by Todd Lucas et al. regarding conformity?

  Participants conformed more often to incorrect answers when problems were difficult.
• What is the agentic state in the context of obedience?

  The agentic state is a mental state where individuals feel no personal responsibility for their actions.
• What is the opposite of the agentic state?

  The opposite is the autonomous state.
• What does the agentic shift refer to?

  The agentic shift refers to the transition from autonomy to agency.
• How do binding factors affect a person's behavior in an agentic state?

  Binding factors allow individuals to ignore or minimize the damaging effects of their behavior.
• What does Milgram's research suggest about the agentic state?

  Milgram's research suggests that a lack of responsibility in the presence of an authority figure increases obedience.
• What limitation does the agentic state have according to the study material?

  The agentic state does not explain all research findings about obedience.
• What is the legitimacy of authority in the context of obedience?

  Legitimacy of authority suggests we are more likely to obey people we see as having authority over us.
• What is the authoritarian personality as described by Adorno et al.?

  The authoritarian personality shows extreme respect for authority and believes in strong leaders.
• How does the legitimacy of authority vary across cultures according to the study material?

  Different cultures have varying acceptance of authority, affecting obedience rates.
• What is a strength of the authoritarian personality theory according to the study material?

  Research from Milgram supports the characteristics of the authoritarian personality in obedient individuals.
• What is a limitation of the authoritarian personality theory?

  The authoritarian personality cannot explain obedient behavior in the majority of the population.
• Why is the authoritarian personality considered culturally biased?

  Adorno's sample was primarily middle-class white Americans, limiting generalizability to other cultures.