Exam 4: Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity

Which statement is NOT true according to the research findings on expressions and attitudes?

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 decision to desegregate schools, the percentage of White Americans favoring integrated schools more than doubled. This is an example of how

Which of the following would better predict a person's racial biases?

When he was first promoted to manager, Ben felt awkward giving orders to his previous co-workers. After a few weeks though, he learned how to behave like the boss. In the context of behaviors affecting attitudes, Ben's adjustment suggests that he has now adopted to his new

The finding that religious attitudes can predict the total quantity of religious behaviors over time is an example of

The implicit association test (IAT)

Festinger and Carlsmith (1959) found that when people act in a manner that is contrary to their internal attitudes they feel uncomfortable. To reduce this discomfort they may change their attitudes. This is known as

Impression management is to _____ as cognitive dissonance is to _____.

Which of the following theories assumes that our actions are self-revealing?

"Saying becomes believing" when

The daily flag salute by school children in the U.S. is an attempt to use _____ to build _____.

Identify the true statement about cognitive dissonance theory.

The insufficient justification effect involves reducing dissonance by _____ justifying one's behavior when _____ justification is insufficient.

Which theory assumes that we observe our actions for clues about our own attitudes and beliefs?

Higgins and Rholes (1978) found that when people say something positive to others when told to supported the research that

After much deliberation, you decide on a college to attend. After you have made your decision, you find yourself reducing any dissonance by _____ the chosen university and _____ the unchosen universities.

Though she is opposed to capital punishment, Lisa is asked to give a speech in favor of it to round out a class debate. In the context of insufficient justification, dissonance theory predicts that her true attitude will undergo the most change if she

Sarah has always strongly believed that it is wrong to steal, but after she steals a bottle of nail polish from the drug store, her attitude toward stealing becomes significantly less harsh. Which theory best accounts for her shift in attitude?

According to the principle of _____, the effects of an attitude are more apparent when we look at a person's average behavior.

If you are studying because you want to do well in a course and truly want to understand the material, you are more likely to want to study in the future as compared to those students who view studying as compulsory. Your situation is an example of how