Exam 15: Social Psychology

Aggressive behavior is related to the activity of which brain region?

Ginger's new college roommate tends to wink a lot at the end of sentences to indicate that she is joking. After living together for a few weeks, Ginger unconsciously begins to wink when she makes a joke. This is an example of

According to research, the larger the group, the:

A psychologist who subscribes to the ___________________ perspective is most likely to explain altruistic behavior in terms of the social responsibility norm.

If a person sees a victim in dire need, but doesn't know how to help, that person will most likely:

Following the direct orders of someone in a position of higher authority is called:

We tend to think of our beliefs as being our own, and as being immune to group influences. This phenomenon is known as _____.

What does the Stanford prison study tell us about the relationship between social roles and behavior?

Which of the following is a critique of the Implicit Associations Test (IAT) discussed in your textbook?

Which of the following is true about conformity?

Experiments showing the effects of group pressure on conformity were conducted by _______.

When an individual, who is part of a larger group, puts forth less effort than other group members, ________ occurs.

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to attribute the actions of others to _____.

Which of the following statements is most likely to contribute to groupthink?

All other things being equal, who is more likely to engage in physical aggression following a perceived insult?

Which of the following is true about intuitive and deliberate thought?

What is the process of explaining why certain events occurred or why a particular person acted in a certain manner?

The short version of an androgen receptor gene occurs more frequently in men who

What term do psychologists use for the phenomenon that occurs when people are less likely to aid a person in trouble if there are other people around who are also potential helpers?

Even though Jane thought it was wrong to take from others, she didn't want to be rejected by her peers, so she began shoplifting along with them. Jane probably experienced _______ when she stole.