Asked by Trionna Greer on Sep 29, 2024

Sherif's study of groups watching a pinpoint of light indicated that

A) norms could be created experimentally.
B) influence is a mystical process.
C) group behavior can be predicted from individual behavior.
D) norms are independent of individual perceptions.

Autokinetic Effect

A visual phenomenon where a stationary point of light in a dark environment appears to move due to minor involuntary eye movements.

Experimentally

Experimentally refers to a method or approach based on testing hypotheses through controlled experiments.

  • Assess the effects of community expectations on behavior at the individual and group levels.