Exam 14: Social Psychology

The tendency of groups to consistently propose a more daring course of action than that proposed by group members working alone is called ________.

The tendency to give too much emphasis to personal factors when accounting for other people's actions is called ________.

When someone reveals too much, too soon in communicating with someone else, the other person is likely to ________.

The extent to which a behavior is the same whenever the presumed cause of the behavior is present affects our attributions of the behavior. This exemplifies ________.

Using superordinate categories to reduce stereotyping and prejudice is an example of ________.

Each of the following is identified by the communication model of persuasion as a key element in changing people's behaviors except ________.

Define deindividuation and explain its role in processes such as mob behavior.

It would be least difficult to produce change in attitude in an audience that is composed of ________.

Each of the following is a promising strategy for reducing prejudice and discrimination except ________.

The most critical factor (and the one most difficult to change) in altering attitudes is the ________.

Compare and contrast conformity, compliance, and obedience. Also, identify the factors that affect each of them.

Charlie wants to start a recycling program at his school. He recognizes that there are financial, logistical, and behavioral changes that are necessary for this to happen, and that the topic is complex. He would be best to present his argument to the school board in ____ format.

In hospitals, premature infants rated as "attractive" by attending nurses ________ and gained ________ weight than those judged as less attractive.

Women are more likely to engage in unprotected sex with an attractive partner.

A dealer persuades a customer to buy a new car by reducing the price to well below that of his competitors. Once the customer has agreed to buy the car, the dealer lowers the value of the trade-in and requires the purchase of expensive extra equipment. Now the car costs well above the current market rate. This is an example of the ________ procedure.

Olson likes playing board games, and is somewhat shy. He doesn't date often, but would like to meet someone. Olson is most likely to be attracted to ________.

Define and explain the differences between prejudice and discrimination. Identify at least three sources of prejudice and present methods through which prejudice can be reduced.

In long-term relationships, "opposites attract" is an incorrect statement, and "birds of a feather flock together" is a generally correct.

Caleb received a perfect score on his computer programming test, and assumed it was because he was smart. However, later in the week he got a "C" on his English test, and told his mother it was because the instructor made the test too hard. Caleb's behavior is an example of the _______.

Many altruistic acts are directed at strangers and are made anonymously.