Take this Exam: A-Level Psychology: Conformity | Zestly

Question 1

Which of the following are valid criticisms of Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment?

Accepted Answer

The study lacked ecological validity as it was a simulated environment.

Question 2

What is the main psychological motivation behind Normative Social Influence (NSI)?

Accepted Answer

The desire to be liked and accepted by the group.

Question 3

In Asch's research, what does the term 'unanimity' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The extent to which all confederates provide the same incorrect answer.

Question 4

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the findings of Zimbardo regarding social roles?

Answer

Social roles can exert a powerful influence on behavior, often overriding individual personality.

Answer

Individuals are immune to the influence of social roles if they have strong moral convictions.

Answer

The study showed that guards were inherently predisposed to be cruel.

Answer

Conformity to social roles can lead to the dehumanization of others.

Question 5

What is the primary difference between Informational Social Influence (ISI) and Normative Social Influence (NSI)?

Answer

ISI is based on the desire to be correct, while NSI is based on the desire to be liked.

Answer

ISI leads to compliance, while NSI leads to internalisation.

Answer

ISI is only present in large groups, while NSI is present in small groups.

Answer

ISI is a conscious choice, while NSI is an unconscious process.