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debasdf

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding Sherif's (1936) study of perceptions of the autokinetic effect is true?
 
  a. Participants conformed publicly but not privately.
  b. Participants did conform, but the effects of this conformity were short-lived as they reverted to their previous, individually-given responses once they were no longer part of a group.
  c. Participants conformed because they were in a group with their friends, and they simply wanted to fit in with the group.
  d. Participants conformed because they believed the other people's responses were accurate.

Question 2

Informational social influence occurs
 
  a. when we believe that other people's reactions can help us arrive at an accurate reading of a situation.
  b. through public but not private conformity.
  c. only in a crisis.
  d. autokinetically.


mk6555

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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