In the Asch experiment, many participants knew that the answer they gave was incorrect, but they wanted to fit in with the rest of the group. This is an example of what?

A. private conformity
B. injunctive norms
C. public conformity
D. descriptive norms

Answer: C

Psychology

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a. A reflex such as a knee-jerk reflex is an example of cognition. b. Cognition refers to the acquisition and retrieval of knowledge, but not the use of that knowledge. c. "Cognitive psychology" is sometimes used as a synonym for "cognition." d. Cognitive psychology emphasizes mental processes that are easily observable.

Psychology

A severely clouded lens causes which chronic eye condition?

A) glaucoma B) a cataract C) macular degeneration D) diabetic retinopathy

Psychology