Question 1

Briefly describe the conditions that make an individual more likely to be recipient of help.

Accepted Answer

People are more likely to rece

Question 2

Which of the following proposals for francophone and anglophone grade 3 students is best designed to help reduce prejudice between the two groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gifted francophone students tutor anglophone students having problems in mathematics. 
B)  Francophone and anglophone students individually write essays on why people need to co-operate with each other. 
C)  Francophone and anglophone students work together on organizing a school recycling program. 
D)  Francophone and anglophone students attend a formal lecture on the virtues of world co-operation. 
A)  Gifted francophone students tutor anglophone students having problems in mathematics. 
B)  Francophone and anglophone students individually write essays on why people need to co-operate with each other. 
C)  Francophone and anglophone students work together on organizing a school recycling program. 
D)  Francophone and anglophone students attend a formal lecture on the virtues of world co-operation.

Question 3

The fundamental attribution error tells us that when we see Victor spill his water in a restaurant, we are most likely to conclude that it is because

Accepted Answer

A)  the waitress put the glass in an unusual place. 
B)  Victor was helping his friend Yusuf read his menu. 
C)  Victor is clumsy. 
D)  the glasses the restaurant uses are too tall. 
A)  the waitress put the glass in an unusual place. 
B)  Victor was helping his friend Yusuf read his menu. 
C)  Victor is clumsy. 
D)  the glasses the restaurant uses are too tall.

Question 4

Alexis has learned a new karate routine that she will use in competition. She has become quite skilled at executing her moves and knows the pattern by rote. She performs adequately when she is training in the karate club, but when she is in the competition she performs flawlessly and with much greater intensity and focus, and consistently wins. Her competition performance could be best attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  performance-pressure effect. 
B)  audience effect. 
C)  bystander effect. 
D)  co-action effect. 
A)  performance-pressure effect. 
B)  audience effect. 
C)  bystander effect. 
D)  co-action effect.

Question 5

Ezio and his friends are constantly teased by a group of boys in their grade 4 class, who make comments about their clothes, their haircuts, and their behaviour in class. Teasing by this group typifies the actions of

Accepted Answer

A)  an out-group toward members of another out-group. 
B)  an in-group toward members of other in-groups and out-groups. 
C)  an in-group toward members of an out-group. 
D)  an in-group toward other members of another in-group. 
A)  an out-group toward members of another out-group. 
B)  an in-group toward members of other in-groups and out-groups. 
C)  an in-group toward members of an out-group. 
D)  an in-group toward other members of another in-group.

Question 6

Research has shown that liking of others tends to increase as they become more familiar. This is the reason why ________ is an important variable in interpersonal attraction.

Accepted Answer

A)  equity 
B)  proximity 
C)  socioeconomic class 
D)  similarity 
A)  equity 
B)  proximity 
C)  socioeconomic class 
D)  similarity

Question 7

People are more likely to receive help if they are physically attractive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The fundamental attribution error occurs whenever we underemphasize internal factors and overemphasize external factors as we explain other people's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jamila is a 24-year-old aide in a home for the elderly. When she first started working, she thought that all elderly people were alike. Her attitude about elderly people is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic conflict theory. 
B)  the fact that she comes from a situation that expects the elderly to behave in the same way. 
C)  her personal experiences with discriminatory behaviour. 
D)  the view that social stereotypes lead people to view the out-group as having less diversity. 
A)  realistic conflict theory. 
B)  the fact that she comes from a situation that expects the elderly to behave in the same way. 
C)  her personal experiences with discriminatory behaviour. 
D)  the view that social stereotypes lead people to view the out-group as having less diversity.

Question 10

Studies have revealed that the overall impression of another person is influenced more by the first impression received about the person than by information that comes later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Are people typically more attracted to those who are opposite or to those who are similar to them?

Accepted Answer

People are generally attracted

Question 12

Angela is very attractive, which leads others to believe she is also kinder, more responsible, and more intelligent than she really is. What is the name for this effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  the matching hypothesis 
B)  the halo effect 
C)  the mere-exposure effect 
D)  cognitive dissonance 
A)  the matching hypothesis 
B)  the halo effect 
C)  the mere-exposure effect 
D)  cognitive dissonance

Question 13

Maria agreed to sign a letter supporting an increase in taxes for road construction and later agreed to make 100 phone calls urging people to vote for the measure; this is an example of the

Accepted Answer

A)  foot-in-the-door technique. 
B)  that's-not-all-folks technique. 
C)  low-ball technique. 
D)  door-in-the-face technique. 
A)  foot-in-the-door technique. 
B)  that's-not-all-folks technique. 
C)  low-ball technique. 
D)  door-in-the-face technique.

Question 14

Credibility relates most directly to the communicator's

Accepted Answer

A)  personality. 
B)  expertise and trustworthiness. 
C)  likability. 
D)  attractiveness. 
A)  personality. 
B)  expertise and trustworthiness. 
C)  likability. 
D)  attractiveness.

Question 15

Describe and compare conformity and compliance.

Accepted Answer

Conformity has to do with changing or ad

Question 16

Define and give an example of (1) primacy effect. (2) fundamental attribution error, and (3) self-serving bias.

Accepted Answer

(1) The importance of first impressions.

Question 17

Which of the following is a true statement about aggression according to the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most research supports the notion that aggressive energy is drained off by watching others behave aggressively in sports or on TV. 
B)  Frustration, pain, extreme heat, loud noise, and foul odours have all been associated with an increase in aggressive responses. 
C)  Social psychologists generally believe that aggression stems from an aggressive instinct in man. 
D)  Frustration always leads to aggression. 
A)  Most research supports the notion that aggressive energy is drained off by watching others behave aggressively in sports or on TV. 
B)  Frustration, pain, extreme heat, loud noise, and foul odours have all been associated with an increase in aggressive responses. 
C)  Social psychologists generally believe that aggression stems from an aggressive instinct in man. 
D)  Frustration always leads to aggression.

Question 18

Horace just received the Gurlman Award for Creativity. It was a very tough competition, and he thought he would not win. During his acceptance speech he stressed how his hard work, special skills, and intelligence made him the winner. He did not thank the design or manufacturing teams who worked on the project with him. What kind of attribution error did Horace probably make during his speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer bias 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  ambitious attribution error 
D)  fundamental attribution error 
A)  actor-observer bias 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  ambitious attribution error 
D)  fundamental attribution error

Question 19

Highly attractive people have general advantages, but they do not carry over to job interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When searching for a mate, the majority of people look for someone with complementary needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Briefly describe the conditions that make an individual more likely to be recipient of help.

Which of the following proposals for francophone and anglophone grade 3 students is best designed to help reduce prejudice between the two groups?

The fundamental attribution error tells us that when we see Victor spill his water in a restaurant, we are most likely to conclude that it is because

Ezio and his friends are constantly teased by a group of boys in their grade 4 class, who make comments about their clothes, their haircuts, and their behaviour in class. Teasing by this group typifies the actions of

Research has shown that liking of others tends to increase as they become more familiar. This is the reason why ________ is an important variable in interpersonal attraction.

People are more likely to receive help if they are physically attractive.

The fundamental attribution error occurs whenever we underemphasize internal factors and overemphasize external factors as we explain other people's behaviour.

Jamila is a 24-year-old aide in a home for the elderly. When she first started working, she thought that all elderly people were alike. Her attitude about elderly people is best explained by

Studies have revealed that the overall impression of another person is influenced more by the first impression received about the person than by information that comes later.

Are people typically more attracted to those who are opposite or to those who are similar to them?

Angela is very attractive, which leads others to believe she is also kinder, more responsible, and more intelligent than she really is. What is the name for this effect?

Maria agreed to sign a letter supporting an increase in taxes for road construction and later agreed to make 100 phone calls urging people to vote for the measure; this is an example of the

Credibility relates most directly to the communicator's

Describe and compare conformity and compliance.

Define and give an example of (1) primacy effect. (2) fundamental attribution error, and (3) self-serving bias.

Which of the following is a true statement about aggression according to the textbook?

Highly attractive people have general advantages, but they do not carry over to job interviews.

When searching for a mate, the majority of people look for someone with complementary needs.

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Briefly describe the conditions that make an individual more likely to be recipient of help.

Which of the following proposals for francophone and anglophone grade 3 students is best designed to help reduce prejudice between the two groups?

The fundamental attribution error tells us that when we see Victor spill his water in a restaurant, we are most likely to conclude that it is because

Ezio and his friends are constantly teased by a group of boys in their grade 4 class, who make comments about their clothes, their haircuts, and their behaviour in class. Teasing by this group typifies the actions of

Research has shown that liking of others tends to increase as they become more familiar. This is the reason why ________ is an important variable in interpersonal attraction.

People are more likely to receive help if they are physically attractive.

The fundamental attribution error occurs whenever we underemphasize internal factors and overemphasize external factors as we explain other people's behaviour.

Jamila is a 24-year-old aide in a home for the elderly. When she first started working, she thought that all elderly people were alike. Her attitude about elderly people is best explained by

Studies have revealed that the overall impression of another person is influenced more by the first impression received about the person than by information that comes later.

Are people typically more attracted to those who are opposite or to those who are similar to them?

Angela is very attractive, which leads others to believe she is also kinder, more responsible, and more intelligent than she really is. What is the name for this effect?

Maria agreed to sign a letter supporting an increase in taxes for road construction and later agreed to make 100 phone calls urging people to vote for the measure; this is an example of the

Credibility relates most directly to the communicator's

Describe and compare conformity and compliance.

Define and give an example of (1) primacy effect. (2) fundamental attribution error, and (3) self-serving bias.

Which of the following is a true statement about aggression according to the textbook?

Highly attractive people have general advantages, but they do not carry over to job interviews.

When searching for a mate, the majority of people look for someone with complementary needs.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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