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pane00

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The tendency for groups to become more extreme in their positions following discussion is called
 
  a. group polarization.
  b. social loafing.
  c. a social dilemma.
  d. social facilitation.

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The middle of the 20th century was an important period in the establishment of social psychology as a field. Name two general themes in the topics studied by researchers of that era, and give examples of each.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

Because of the events of World War II (and in particular, Nazi Germany), one general
theme in research of that era was an investigation of social influence. For example,
Asch and Sherif conducted studies with the aim of understanding the conditions under
which people conform with majority behavior, and Milgram studied destructive
obedience to authority figures. Another theme concerned social perception, with a
particular focus on stereotyping and prejudice. For example, Gordon Allport published
The Nature of Prejudice in 1954 . Festinger showed how attitudes could be influenced
by one's own behavior. To the extent that prejudice is an attitude, inducing behavioral
change could result in alteration of the prejudiced attitude.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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