Question 1

Asch's and Milgram's experiments indicate that we are

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A)  heavily influenced by what others do. 
B)  unable to say no to authority. 
C)  all independent and able to take a stand against authority. 
D)  not like those who commit atrocities. 
A)  heavily influenced by what others do. 
B)  unable to say no to authority. 
C)  all independent and able to take a stand against authority. 
D)  not like those who commit atrocities.

Question 2

Stereotypes are widely shared beliefs about the characteristics of various social groups that

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A)  are always negative. 
B)  are always positive. 
C)  may be negative or positive. 
D)  are neither positive nor negative. 
A)  are always negative. 
B)  are always positive. 
C)  may be negative or positive. 
D)  are neither positive nor negative.

Question 3

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

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People are generally attracted

Question 4

Peter learns that he will be working with a new computer programmer who is Asian, quite attractive, and speaks English very well. Peter pictures her as quiet, shy, polite, and very intelligent. Peter's thinking could best be considered

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A)  a stereotype. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  us-versus-them thinking. 
D)  a prejudice. 
A)  a stereotype. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  us-versus-them thinking. 
D)  a prejudice.

Question 5

What are the types of attributions that we make and how are they different?

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In some instances we make a situational

Question 6

Prejudice consists of behaviours toward a group, while discrimination is the attitudes or beliefs about a group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When members of a very cohesive group are more concerned with preserving group solidarity and reaching agreement on an issue than with evaluating all possible alternatives, which of the following is most likely to occur?

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A)  social loafing 
B)  groupthink 
C)  social facilitation 
D)  group polarization 
A)  social loafing 
B)  groupthink 
C)  social facilitation 
D)  group polarization

Question 8

According to social learning theory, aggressive behaviour is caused by poor social conditions, like excessive heat, crowding, and loud noise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How important is physical attractiveness in attraction?

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Physical attractiveness is a major facto

Question 10

In the door-in-the-face technique, an unreasonable request is made, and, when refused, is followed by a request that appears more reasonable in comparison.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Scapegoating is a type of

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A)  social loafing. 
B)  social facilitation. 
C)  displaced aggression. 
D)  groupthink. 
A)  social loafing. 
B)  social facilitation. 
C)  displaced aggression. 
D)  groupthink.

Question 12

Research suggests that we can reduce our prejudices and stereotypic thinking by increasing our contact and interaction with people in other social groups. This is known as the

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A)  respect hypothesis 
B)  contact hypothesis 
C)  integration hypothesis 
D)  reverse prejudice hypothesis 
A)  respect hypothesis 
B)  contact hypothesis 
C)  integration hypothesis 
D)  reverse prejudice hypothesis

Question 13

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

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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 14

Researchers have found that physical beauty in a culture could be defined as

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A)  unchanging from culture to culture. 
B)  rare physical qualities within the culture. 
C)  the mathematical average of facial features in the culture. 
D)  features preferred by the persons in power within the culture. 
A)  unchanging from culture to culture. 
B)  rare physical qualities within the culture. 
C)  the mathematical average of facial features in the culture. 
D)  features preferred by the persons in power within the culture.

Question 15

The term altruism is usually reserved for behaviour aimed at helping others that requires some self-sacrifice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Make a list of three things you could do to make a better impression on others, and give the psychological principle that supports your ideas.

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Include things such as (1) expressing po

Question 17

Describe a program to change people's behaviour based on fear; one that conforms to principles for effective persuasion suggested in the textbook.

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Arousing fear seems to be an effective m

Question 18

Contracts that offer deals appearing "too good to be true" often are just that. However, many people sign them, only to read the fine print after the fact. In so doing, they discover additional charges or limitations to their service or product that were not made clear at the time of the sale. This is an example of the

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A)  door-in-the-face technique. 
B)  foot-in-the-door technique. 
C)  low-ball technique. 
D)  hidden-clause technique. 
A)  door-in-the-face technique. 
B)  foot-in-the-door technique. 
C)  low-ball technique. 
D)  hidden-clause technique.

Question 19

What is cognitive dissonance?

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A)  an important component of obedience 
B)  awareness of inconsistencies in our attitudes 
C)  diffusion of responsibility 
D)  experiencing unpleasant sounds 
A)  an important component of obedience 
B)  awareness of inconsistencies in our attitudes 
C)  diffusion of responsibility 
D)  experiencing unpleasant sounds

Question 20

Calm bystanders can diffuse the bystander effect.

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A) True 
 B)False

Asch's and Milgram's experiments indicate that we are

Stereotypes are widely shared beliefs about the characteristics of various social groups that

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

Peter learns that he will be working with a new computer programmer who is Asian, quite attractive, and speaks English very well. Peter pictures her as quiet, shy, polite, and very intelligent. Peter's thinking could best be considered

What are the types of attributions that we make and how are they different?

Prejudice consists of behaviours toward a group, while discrimination is the attitudes or beliefs about a group.

When members of a very cohesive group are more concerned with preserving group solidarity and reaching agreement on an issue than with evaluating all possible alternatives, which of the following is most likely to occur?

According to social learning theory, aggressive behaviour is caused by poor social conditions, like excessive heat, crowding, and loud noise.

How important is physical attractiveness in attraction?

In the door-in-the-face technique, an unreasonable request is made, and, when refused, is followed by a request that appears more reasonable in comparison.

Scapegoating is a type of

Research suggests that we can reduce our prejudices and stereotypic thinking by increasing our contact and interaction with people in other social groups. This is known as the

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

Researchers have found that physical beauty in a culture could be defined as

The term altruism is usually reserved for behaviour aimed at helping others that requires some self-sacrifice.

Make a list of three things you could do to make a better impression on others, and give the psychological principle that supports your ideas.

Describe a program to change people's behaviour based on fear; one that conforms to principles for effective persuasion suggested in the textbook.

What is cognitive dissonance?

Calm bystanders can diffuse the bystander effect.

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Exam 10: Social Psychology

Asch's and Milgram's experiments indicate that we are

Stereotypes are widely shared beliefs about the characteristics of various social groups that

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

Peter learns that he will be working with a new computer programmer who is Asian, quite attractive, and speaks English very well. Peter pictures her as quiet, shy, polite, and very intelligent. Peter's thinking could best be considered

What are the types of attributions that we make and how are they different?

Prejudice consists of behaviours toward a group, while discrimination is the attitudes or beliefs about a group.

When members of a very cohesive group are more concerned with preserving group solidarity and reaching agreement on an issue than with evaluating all possible alternatives, which of the following is most likely to occur?

According to social learning theory, aggressive behaviour is caused by poor social conditions, like excessive heat, crowding, and loud noise.

How important is physical attractiveness in attraction?

In the door-in-the-face technique, an unreasonable request is made, and, when refused, is followed by a request that appears more reasonable in comparison.

Scapegoating is a type of

Research suggests that we can reduce our prejudices and stereotypic thinking by increasing our contact and interaction with people in other social groups. This is known as the

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

Researchers have found that physical beauty in a culture could be defined as

The term altruism is usually reserved for behaviour aimed at helping others that requires some self-sacrifice.

Make a list of three things you could do to make a better impression on others, and give the psychological principle that supports your ideas.

Describe a program to change people's behaviour based on fear; one that conforms to principles for effective persuasion suggested in the textbook.

What is cognitive dissonance?

Calm bystanders can diffuse the bystander effect.

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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