Exam 31: Social Behavior Part 1

Micah has just witnessed an auto accident. Several weeks ago he was in an auto accident himself. In trying to figure out who is at fault for the accident, it is likely that Micah will avoid

A number of studies have shown that attitudes are only mediocre predictors of behavior. One explanation for this finding is that

In terms of personality characteristics, people who are good looking tend to be viewed as

Which of the following reflects a clear dispositional attribution?

Which of the following is NOT a reason evolutionary psychologists propose to explain the biases associated with person perception?

Which statement is an accurate reflection of relationships on the Internet?

Adults who experience love relationships that are volatile, marked by jealousy, and reflect expectations of rejection exhibit

The beliefs people have concerning the object of an attitude describes the ____ component of an attitude.

You are likely to attribute your own failing grade on a test to ____; your roommate is more likely to attribute your failing grade to ____.

Philip has a favorable attitude toward John Welkes, who is currently running for reelection. He knows that Welkes voted in favor of a number of issues that he supports, and he knows that Welkes always works hard for local residents. This knowledge base forms part of the

Research has revealed that attitudes are

Doug feels that he has worked very hard to get his promotion. However when his last sales pitch did not end up in a sale he attributed the failure to the fact that the company he was "pitching to" was having financial difficulties. Doug's behavior is an illustration of ____.

Steve and Stacey have been a couple for several years. Their love is characterized by warm feelings and affection. They enjoy spending time together and describe themselves as lovers and friends. Steve and Stacey's love is best described as

Irving attends a debate concerning term limits for politicians. Two of the speakers argue that all politicians should be limited to two consecutive terms in office; two of the speakers argue that there should be no term limits imposed. Based on the research into factors which influence persuasion, Irving should be MOST convinced by the

When we make assumptions about why people do the things they do we are making

Making excuses for problems (blaming something else) reflects a

Research showing women's menstrual cycles influence their mating preferences supports which theory?

Ralph watches as a customer with at least 40 items lines up at his express checkout line. He decides the customer must be a real "idiot" to miss the sign that indicates Ralph's checkout line is an express line with a limit of 10 items. Ralph's attribution for the cause of the customer's behavior is consistent with

A romantic relationship characterized by high levels of commitment and intimacy is BEST described as reflecting

Imagine that you are writing a "persuasive speech" for your public speaking course. Currently you have two strong and three weak arguments to support your position. Which of the following changes to your speech would be MOST likely to hurt the overall effect of your speech?