PSYC 360 Study Guide - Discrepancy Theory, Study Guide, Social Influence
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Exam 2 -- tuesday, march 10: covers chapters 5,6,7,8 and lecture. Same format as exam 1: all exam material will come from study guide. Study guide is on blackboard: go to external links; do practice multiple choice, note: you do not need to know self discrepancy theory (ch. 6, #6 on study guide: outline 3/3/08, classic conformity studies, conformity today, compliance, hierarchy of social influence. Conformity the real or imagined influence of others (a group norm) Obedience commands of authority: conformity is everywhere! . Reference group: a group of similar others we look to for norms. Following norms makes us feel connected to others. Connectedness/ belongingness: a fundamental motive: classic conformity studies. Classic conformity studies: asch (1951) line study: Task: judging line length: 7 confederates, 1 participant, real participant is next to last, people take turns saying answer aloud, 3rd trial - all confederates give the same wrong answer!
