What is meant by the word “gustatory” as it is used in paragraph 19?
A. acting strangely
B. related to eating
C. being reserved and polite
D. following what others do
What is the relationship between the people who participated in the Primetime experiments and the Germans who followed Adolf Hitler?
A. Both groups illustrate how following the crowd can benefit society.
B. Both groups show that people’s actions are controlled by their need to fit in.
C. Both groups reveal that people cannot be held responsible for following the crowd.
D. Both groups demonstrate that some people will resist and do what they think is right.
Which piece of evidence supports the idea that some people can resist “the fear of standing alone”?
A. “When the group gave the right answer, Tony agreed. And when everyone gave the wrong answer—Tony still agreed.” (Paragraph 8)
1. The word “gustatory” as it is used in paragraph 19 means:
B. related to eating
Explanation: “Gustatory” refers to the sense of taste, which is directly linked to the activity of eating.
2. The relationship between the people who participated in the Primetime experiments and the Germans who followed Adolf Hitler is:
B. Both groups show that people’s actions are controlled by their need to fit in.
Explanation: Both cases emphasize how individuals often conform to group behavior, demonstrating the influence of social pressure on their decisions.
3. The piece of evidence that supports the idea that some people can resist “the fear of standing alone” is:
A. “When the group gave the right answer, Tony agreed. And when everyone gave the wrong answer—Tony still agreed.” (Paragraph 8)
Explanation: This suggests that Tony was more concerned with fitting in with the group than standing alone, but it illustrates the conflict between conformity and the courage to voice one’s own thoughts. It indicates some can resist standing alone but highlights the struggle faced when doing so.
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