Social Influence Practice Test

Which statement best captures the influence of collectivist cultures and power distance on social influence?

Individualist cultures emphasize conformity to group norms. Collectivist cultures discourage conformity to group norms. Collectivist cultures emphasize conformity to group norms; high power distance increases obedience to authority. Power distance has no impact on obedience.

Correct Answer:

Collectivist cultures emphasize conformity to group norms; high power distance increases obedience to authority.

Explanation:

Collectivist cultures emphasize group harmony and fitting in with group norms, so people are more likely to conform to what the group expects. High power distance means people accept and expect unequal power in society, which tends to increase obedience to authority. Put together, these factors describe a pattern where conformity to group norms is strong and obedience to authority is heightened, making the statement that collectivist cultures emphasize conformity to group norms and high power distance increases obedience to authority the best description of how social influence works in these contexts. The other options mix up who conformed (individualist instead of collectivist) or deny the influence of power distance on obedience.

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