Essentials of Understanding Psychology
Essentials of Understanding Psychology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259531804
Author: Robert S Feldman Dean College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 44, Problem 1E
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Introduction: Psychology is the branch of science that incorporates the behavior, thought, emotion, personality, and motivation. Social psychology is a branch of psychology that deals with the scientific study of social interaction, including people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.

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Answer to Problem 1E

Correct answer: A social supporter, or person who agrees with the dissenting viewpoint, is likely to reduce conformity.

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A social supporter is person who gives a response that agrees with the dissenting viewpoint. Although, unanimity of the group shows the most pronounced conformity pressures, other approaches to reduce conformity are also possible. A decrease in conformity can be resulted when a social supporter simply reverse the direction variables that increase conformity.

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