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1

In what way is obedience different from conformity?
A)Only children obey, while people of all ages conform.
B)Obedience involves authority figures.
C)Obedience is mindless, while conformity requires some thought.
D)Conformity always involves compliance with the expectations of friends.
2

Why is it that the consequences of disobedience may seem more severe than for not conforming?
A)Disobedience requires that we go against the orders of an authority figure.
B)Disobedience is always considered a legal violation.
C)Conformity is rarely punished.
D)Disobedience means going against the wishes of a police officer or other person with legal authority.
3

Which of these would be an example of obedience?
A)sneaking into a movie theater with friends.
B)cheating on an exam.
C)following the instructions of a flight attendant to fasten your seatbelt
D)wearing a bikini at the beach.
4

Which of these would be an example of an authority figure?
A)a friend
B)a cousin
C)a spouse
D)a police officer
5

Which of these would not be an example of obedience?
A)attending a special religious service, because your clergy person asks you to
B)a child brushing his or her teeth, at the request of a parent
C)mowing the lawn more often, because the neighbors are getting upset
D)filing your taxes by April 15, because of an IRS deadline
6

Obedience means following the norms of a social group.
A)True
B)False
7

Since authority figures are involved, disobedience is impossible.
A)True
B)False
8

Conformity and obedience mean basically the same thing.
A)True
B)False
9

Following the classroom rules established by a professor would be an example of obedience.
A)True
B)False
10

It is easy for any American to be disobedient, since disobedience is built into our culture.
A)True
B)False







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