Cases/experiments Flashcards
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Aschs line expirement
A
shows how people conform to group pressure, even when the group is clearly wrong, due to social influence and fear of rejection
2
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milligrams shock experiment
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Show that people obey authority figures, even when it involves harming others, highlighting the power of authority over personal morals
3
Q
Zimbardo’s prison experiment
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Revealed how a sign roles can lead ordinary people to behave in extreme ways, emphasizing the power of conformity
4
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Kitty Genovese case
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Show that people are less likely to help in emergencies when others are present
