AP Psych - 4.3 Part 1

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Across
  1. 3. A middle-aged man buys a luxury SUV because all his colleagues in the law firm drive similar vehicles.
  2. 4. A panhandler asks a pedestrian for twenty dollars; when refused, they ask for just enough change for bus fare and receive it.
  3. 5. ______ NORMS - Shoppers are expected to wait in line at the grocery store checkout rather than cutting ahead, even when staff aren't watching.
  4. 6. When going to a funeral, many people dress in nice clothes that are darker in color in respect and honor of the deceased.
  5. 7. Factor that INCREASES Conformity: When every wedding guest stands for the bride's entrance, the one person who considered staying seated stands up too.
  6. 8. A neighbor asks to borrow your ladder for an hour, then returns the next week asking to borrow your truck for an entire weekend.
  7. 9. Factor that INCREASES Obedience: A patient agrees to undergo surgery after a doctor in surgical scrubs with diplomas on the wall recommends the procedure.
  8. 10. A jury assumes a well-spoken defendant in an expensive suit must be telling the truth before hearing all the evidence.
  9. 11. Factor that DECREASES Obedience: When two nurses refuse to administer a medication they believe is incorrectly dosed, a third nurse is emboldened to also question the order.
  10. 14. Type of SOCIALINFLUENCE - A new employee starts drinking coffee in the break room every morning because all their coworkers do, even though they prefer tea.
  11. 18. Factor that INCREASES Obedience: A corporate accountant approves questionable expenses more readily when told that the CEO and legal department have already reviewed and authorized them.
  12. 20. Factor that INCREASES Conformity: Workers in Tokyo are more likely to stay late when their colleagues stay late compared to workers in Los Angeles in identical situations.
  13. 21. Factor that INCREASES Conformity: During a town hall meeting, residents are more likely to support the mayor's proposal when voting by show of hands than by secret ballot.
  14. 22. Route of Persuasion - A voter supports a candidate primarily because they have a pleasant smile and appeared confident during a debate, without examining their policy positions.
  15. 23. Route of Persuation - A couple spends weeks researching safety ratings, fuel efficiency, and repair costs before purchasing a new family vehicle.
  16. 25. _______ Norms - Most commuters on the subway during rush hour stare at their phones rather than making eye contact with other passengers.
Down
  1. 1. Factor that INCREASES Obedience: Factory workers follow safety protocols more carefully when their supervisor is walking the floor than when the supervisor is in the office.
  2. 2. Factor that INCREASES Conformity: A graduate student is more likely to agree with senior professors' interpretation of research data than with fellow graduate students' opinions.
  3. 12. Factor that INCREASES Obedience: A telemarketer finds it easier to use aggressive sales tactics over the phone than when meeting customers face-to-face.
  4. 13. Type of SOCIALINFLUENCE At an upscale restaurant for the first time, a diner watches which fork others use first before selecting their own utensil.
  5. 15. Factor that DECREASES Obedience: A prison guard is less likely to use force against an inmate who is standing directly in front of them making eye contact.
  6. 16. A pharmaceutical company representative uses clinical trial data and expert testimonials to convince doctors to prescribe their new medication.
  7. 17. Factor that INCREASES Conformity: A juror is more likely to change their verdict when eleven other jurors disagree with them than when only three disagree.
  8. 19. Factor that DECREASES Obedience: A warehouse employee refuses to falsify inventory records when told they alone will face criminal charges if the fraud is discovered.
  9. 24. A flight attendant follows the pilot's emergency instructions to prepare the cabin for landing, even though the procedures seem extreme.