Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134641287
Author: Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 8, Problem 1RQ1
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The best response here is option (C) obedience to an order from an authority figure.

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Social influence can occur in subtle ways such as an indirect request from a friend. Moreover, social influence also occurs in more direct ways. When faced with a direct order from an authority figure, we oftentimes feel pressured to follow through on that order because, as social beings, we want to seem agreeable to others. This is one of the most powerful effects that social influence can have on our behavior.

Explanations for incorrect options

Option (A), complying with a polite request made by a friend, refers to an incorrect response since complying with a polite request made by friend demonstrates a subtle and indirect form of social influence. So, option (A) is incorrect.

Option (B), conforming to a group norm, refers to an incorrect response since conforming to a group norm indicates a less powerful and indirect form of social influence. So, option (B) is incorrect.

Option (D), emotion-based attitudes, refers to an incorrect response. This is because emotion-based attitudes do not illustrate the most direct and powerful effects of social influence So, option (D) is incorrect.

Therefore, the options (A), (B), and (D) are incorrect.

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