A social psychologist has been invited to give a community lecture on the importance of Milgram’s research. He asks a social psychology class for suggested titles. Which of the following titles might students suggest as the most appropriate?

Close, friendly groups usually work well together, but they may face a problem involving an extreme form of conformity called __________.

Prejudice is to discrimination as __________.

Brandon has always believed that children deserve the best prenatal care available. During a class discussion, he hears the first of several speakers express very negative attitudes toward spending tax money on prenatal care for the poor. When it is his turn to speak, he voices an opinion more in keeping with the previous speakers. Brandon’s behavior is an example of __________.

Which statement correctly characterizes one aspect of Stanley Milgram’s study of obedience?

Once called the “risky shift” phenomenon, __________ refers to the tendency for people involved in a group discussion to take somewhat more extreme positions and suggest riskier actions when compared to individuals who have NOT participated in a group discussion.

Which of the strategies for gaining compliance discussed by your text is LEAST likely to influence an individual from a collectivistic culture, such as Japan?

A social group of people with whom a person does not identify is a(n) __________.

Tyrese wants to go to law school because he believes being a lawyer will bring him prestige and a good income. However, he is not sure he should attend because he is very concerned about the hard work law school will involve and the money it will cost. Tyrese is faced with a(n) __________ conflict.

After agreeing to Noel’s request to share her lecture notes from history class, Aria now agrees to Noel’s request to share her notes from three other classes. This example illustrates the __________ technique.