Reading 2 How Do You Decide?
Wahib Reading 2 How Do You Decide?
How can our friends influence our decision to buy a specific clothing item?
By giving their opinion
By wearing the same clothing
By recommending a brand
All of the above
Which of the following statements is true?
We are not affected by the opinions of others
Our decisions are influenced by our social environment
We never think about what other people prefer
Which of the following is an example of social influence?
Buying a new phone because it has good reviews
Choosing a restaurant based on recommendations from friends
Wearing a certain style of clothing to fit in with a group
All of the above
What is social proof?
How other people's actions influence us
The study of human behavior
The effect of media on society
According to psychologists, when do we look at what others are doing?
When we are sure about our own decisions
When we are unsure about what to do
When we want to be part of a certain group
What is the example given in the topic that shows the actions of other people?
Looking up into the sky
Walking on a busy sidewalk
Running in a park
What happens if you stand still on a busy sidewalk and look up into the sky?
People will copy your actions
People will ignore you
People will ask you what you're doing
According to the topic, what can be inferred if no one copies your actions?
Your actions are wrong
Your actions are right
Your actions are strange
What is the main idea of the topic?
Actions speak louder than words
Watching others can guide our behavior
Individual actions have no influence
Can one person influence strangers?
Yes
No
Only in New York City
What do social researchers study?
The influence of strangers on one person
The influence of one person on strangers
The influence of social researchers on strangers
What percentage of the passersby looked up at the sky?
60%
70%
80%
What did the passersby think about the four people?
They were famous
They were lost
They knew something special
What did the passersby do when the group looked up at the sky?
They joined them
They laughed
They took pictures
Why is social proof important in advertising?
It helps businesses understand consumer behavior
Businesses can influence consumer decision-making
It helps businesses know what consumers like
Why do businesses use social proof in advertising?
To improve their brans
To increase sales
To sell less
Which groups of people give social proof?
Doctors, lawyers, and engineers
Experts, other consumers, crowds, and friends
Teachers, students, and parents
What is the main idea of the paragraph 3?
The power of social influence
The importance of friends' pressure
The influence of experts
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