Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) · Psychology (1PS0)

Key terms: obedience, conformity, deindividuation, bystander effect: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following describes conformity in social psychology?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following is a situational factor that could increase the likelihood of obedience to an authority figure?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following is a significant ethical criticism of the study conducted by Haney, Banks, and Zimbardo (1973)?

Question 4

1 mark

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present?

Question 5

1 mark

Which personality factor is associated with a person being less likely to conform to a majority influence?

Question 6

2 marks

Define the psychological term deindividuation as it relates to social influence.

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Question 7

3 marks

Summarize one key conclusion from the study by Piliavin et al. (1969) regarding the 'type of victim' and the likelihood of help.

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain how the findings of Haney, Banks, and Zimbardo (1973) demonstrate the power of social roles on behavior.

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Question 9

2 marks

Social influence – How do others affect you?
Define the following terms used in social influence research:
(a) Obedience
(b) Conformity

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Question 10

6 marks

Social influence – How do others affect you?
Outline the procedure and findings of the study by Piliavin et al. (1969) 'Good Samaritanism: An Underground Phenomenon?'. Discuss how the 'cost-reward' model explains the findings regarding the 'ill' vs the 'drunk' victim.

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