Social influence Evaluation (AO3)

Question 1

What was a limitation of Ash’s research - Point (m.r)

Answer 1

Lack of mundane realism, the task was artificial

Question 2

Evidence for (m.r) [Asch’s study]

Answer 2

They do not reflect groups we experience in real life

Question 3

Explanation for (m.r)[Asch’s study]

Answer 3

The findings do not generalise to real - world situations especially those where the consequences of conformity may be important

Question 4

What is a strength of Asch’s study - Point (i.v)

Answer 4

High internal validity

Question 5

Evidence for (i.v)[Asch’s study]

Answer 5

All participants viewed the same lines in the same order with the same confederates

Question 6

Explanation for (i.v)[Asch’s study]

Answer 6

It was carefully controlled and standardised procedures were followed, allowing each participants to have the same experience

Question 7

What was a limitation of Asch’s research - Point (t.v)

Answer 7

lacks temporal validity

Question 8

Evidence for (t.v) as a limitation [Asch’s study]

Answer 8

Perrin and Spencer, did a 1980s British replication they found conformity in 1/396 trials. They explained that societal changes could be the reason for lower conformity.

Question 9

explanation for (t.v)[Asch’s study]

Answer 9

The high conformity rates were due to conditions of the Cold War in 1950s in America

Question 10

What was a limitation of Asch’s study - Point (c.b)[Asch’s study]

Answer 10

It is culturally biased

Question 11

Evidence for (c.b)[Asch’s study]

Answer 11

Asch used an all American study however In a meta - analysis across 17 countries Bond found support for Asch’s original findings but higher rates in collectivist cultures compared to individual societies

Question 12

Explanation for (c.b)[Asch’s study]

Answer 12

This suggests NSI is not universal and experienced differently depending on your background

Question 13

What is support for NSI - Point (a.s)[Asch’s study]

Answer 13

Asch’s study supports NSI

Question 14

Evidence for NSI (a.s)[Asch’s study]

Answer 14

72% in Asch’s study conformed at least once to the incorrect majority when the correct was ambiguous

Question 15

Explanation for NSI (a.s) [Asch’s study]

Answer 15

Participants conformed not because they were unsure of the correct answer but because they wanted to avoid the discomfort of standing out in a group.

Question 16

What is support for ISI - Point (t.d.v)[Asch’s study]

Answer 16

Asch’s task difficulty variation and making the differences in lines less obvious.

Question 17

Evidence for (t.d.v)[Asch’s study]

Answer 17

Participants were more unsure they were more likely to rely on the judgement of others.

Question 18

Explanation for (t.d.v)[Asch’s study]

Answer 18

The reliance shows seeking guidance from a majority because the correct behaviour is uncertain and they have the desire to be right.

Question 19

What are limitations of explanations for conformity . (D.F)

Answer 19

There are alternative dispositional factors that suggest conformity is not solely determined by situational factors.

Question 20

What is a limitation of explanations for conformity - Point (d.f)

Answer 20

There are alternative dispositional factors

Question 21

Evidence for limitations of explanations for conformity (d.f)

Answer 21

nAffiliators strongly desire to be apart of a group, be liked and maintain inter-personal relationships, they are more sensitive to rejection and therefore more likely to conform.

Question 22

Explanation for limitations of explanations for conformity (d.f)

Answer 22

Suggests that conformity is not solely determined by situational factors

Question 23

What is a limitation of explanations for conformity - Point (d.t.d)

Answer 23

It can be difficult to separate the influence of the two explanations

Question 24

Evidence for limitation of explanations for conformity (d.t.d)

Answer 24

When participants report their reasons for conforming they might not be fully aware of their motivations

Question 25

Explanation for limitation of explanations for conformity (d.t.d)

Answer 25

People might simultaneously seek a desire to be correct and an avoidance of rejection.

Question 26

What is a strength of Zimbardo's study - Point (c)

Answer 26

Control over variables

Question 27

Evidence for (c) as a strength of Zimbardo's study

Answer 27

selection of participants, emotionally stable participants were chosen and randomly assigned the role prisoner and guards

Question 28

Explanation for (c) as a strength of Zimbardo's study

Answer 28

This meant researchers can rule out individual differences as a reason for conformity and control led to internal validity

Question 29

What is a limitation of Zimbardo's study - Point (l.o.r)

Answer 29

Lack of realism

Question 30

Evidence for (l.o.r) [Zimbardo's study]

Answer 30

Banuazizi and Movadehi (197) argued the participants were play acting instead of conforming to social roles. Participant performance was based on stereotypes.

Question 31

Explanation for (l.o.r)[Zimbardo's study]

Answer 31

Example one guard claimed he had based his role off the brutal film character from the film 'cool hand Luke'. This would give an explanation for why the prisoners rioted.

Question 32

What is research support to prove ISI (L)

Answer 32

Lucas et al (2006)

Question 33

evidence for research support of ISI ( L)

Answer 33

students showed greater conformity to incorrect answers to mathematical problems when they were difficult rather than easy. This was most true for students who rated their mathematical ability as poor.

Question 34

explanation for research support of ISI (L)

Answer 34

They rated their maths ability poor so they assumed others had more information and knowledge leading them to conform when the answer was ambiguous.