Question 1

Which of the following is a consequence of underestimating the power of social influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  We perceive people as more inconsistent and variable than they really are. 
B)  We overestimate our vulnerability to social situations. 
C)  We tend to overcomplicate simple situations. 
D)  We tend to oversimplify complex situations. 
A)  We perceive people as more inconsistent and variable than they really are. 
B)  We overestimate our vulnerability to social situations. 
C)  We tend to overcomplicate simple situations. 
D)  We tend to oversimplify complex situations.

Question 2

Last weekend, Paula smiled politely while Lance talked to her for several hours. "Wow," thinks Lance to himself, "she was so nice. Paula must really like me-she was so friendly!" Lance's interpretation of Paula's behavior is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a direct persuasion attempt 
B)  an indirect persuasion attempt 
C)  explicit values 
D)  a construal 
A)  a direct persuasion attempt 
B)  an indirect persuasion attempt 
C)  explicit values 
D)  a construal

Question 3

Professor Takahami is a personality psychologist interested in divorce. Which question is she most likely to investigate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the changing roles of women contributed to divorce? 
B)  How does relationship satisfaction relate to divorce? 
C)  Are some types of people more likely to divorce than others? 
D)  Do children reduce the odds of divorce? 
A)  Have the changing roles of women contributed to divorce? 
B)  How does relationship satisfaction relate to divorce? 
C)  Are some types of people more likely to divorce than others? 
D)  Do children reduce the odds of divorce?

Question 4

When baby Lexi smiles, her mother claps her hands, sings her praises, and smiles back. According to the __________ perspective, Lexi will smile more in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestalt 
B)  social psychological 
C)  behavioral 
D)  social cognitive 
A)  Gestalt 
B)  social psychological 
C)  behavioral 
D)  social cognitive

Question 5

Melissa, Sally, Kathleen, and Lynne went mountain climbing. According to the self-justification approach, which one of the women would most appreciate the view from the top of the mountain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melissa, who climbed while listening to arousing music on her headphones 
B)  Sally, who pulled a muscle and got scratched by thorns 
C)  Kathleen, who enjoyed seeing the different types of trees on the mountain 
D)  Lynne, who daydreamed about her husband while she climbed 
A)  Melissa, who climbed while listening to arousing music on her headphones 
B)  Sally, who pulled a muscle and got scratched by thorns 
C)  Kathleen, who enjoyed seeing the different types of trees on the mountain 
D)  Lynne, who daydreamed about her husband while she climbed

Question 6

Which of the following would most likely be an added benefit of studying social psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  You could identify and change your own self-defeating behaviors. 
B)  You could find a better match for a relationship. 
C)  Studying social psychology can lead to better jobs. 
D)  Studying social psychology will make you a better parent. 
A)  You could identify and change your own self-defeating behaviors. 
B)  You could find a better match for a relationship. 
C)  Studying social psychology can lead to better jobs. 
D)  Studying social psychology will make you a better parent.

Question 7

In trying to make sense of the mass suicide in Jonestown, a Gestaltist would probably __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  examine the external rewards and punishments used by Jim Jones 
B)  consult a social psychologist 
C)  ponder the subjective meaning of the act to Jim Jones's followers 
D)  ask about the traumatic events in the lives of Jones's followers 
A)  examine the external rewards and punishments used by Jim Jones 
B)  consult a social psychologist 
C)  ponder the subjective meaning of the act to Jim Jones's followers 
D)  ask about the traumatic events in the lives of Jones's followers

Question 8

The "father" of modern experimental social psychology, Kurt Lewin, pointed out the importance of understanding how people __________ their social environments.

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  construe 
C)  manipulate 
D)  structure 
A)  control 
B)  construe 
C)  manipulate 
D)  structure

Question 9

Social psychologists sometimes draw on evolutionary theory. Evolutionary theory is used to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  explain social behavior in terms of genetic factors that have evolved over time 
B)  explain how humans utilize societies to target changes in their behaviors 
C)  explain how the brain drives changing behaviors in a hostile environment 
D)  explain how personality remains the same throughout the lifespan 
A)  explain social behavior in terms of genetic factors that have evolved over time 
B)  explain how humans utilize societies to target changes in their behaviors 
C)  explain how the brain drives changing behaviors in a hostile environment 
D)  explain how personality remains the same throughout the lifespan

Question 10

Explain what the role of common sense is (and is not) in social psychology.

Accepted Answer

Common sense can be used as a springboar

Question 11

Although the fields of sociology and social psychology are related, what distinguishes social psychology from the other?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses rigorous scientific methods; the other does not. 
B)  It examines how social situations impact individual's lives, whereas the other examines only the individual. 
C)  It examines the individual in the situation, whereas the other examines broader societal issues. 
D)  It examines social situations, but not the individuals in them. 
A)  It uses rigorous scientific methods; the other does not. 
B)  It examines how social situations impact individual's lives, whereas the other examines only the individual. 
C)  It examines the individual in the situation, whereas the other examines broader societal issues. 
D)  It examines social situations, but not the individuals in them.

Question 12

The __________ approach portrays humans as akin to Sherlock Holmes, who tries his best to accurately make sense of the facts.

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem enhancement 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  social cognition 
D)  rational-economic 
A)  esteem enhancement 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  social cognition 
D)  rational-economic

Question 13

Which of the following statements most reflects a social psychological point of view?

Accepted Answer

A)  I'll hire Justin to house-sit because he seems like a trustworthy type. 
B)  Sara won the competition because she is a hard-working person. 
C)  Fred offered to help because there was a certain someone watching whom he wanted to impress. 
D)  Janet's love for Jessica is an unconscious reflection of her childhood idealization of her mother. 
A)  I'll hire Justin to house-sit because he seems like a trustworthy type. 
B)  Sara won the competition because she is a hard-working person. 
C)  Fred offered to help because there was a certain someone watching whom he wanted to impress. 
D)  Janet's love for Jessica is an unconscious reflection of her childhood idealization of her mother.

Question 14

Which of the following questions is a behaviorist most likely to ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  How does the person construe this situation? 
B)  Are some types of people more likely to find praise reinforcing? 
C)  Why is a smile perceived as a reward? 
D)  What are the external rewards in this situation? 
A)  How does the person construe this situation? 
B)  Are some types of people more likely to find praise reinforcing? 
C)  Why is a smile perceived as a reward? 
D)  What are the external rewards in this situation?

Question 15

According to the authors of your text, why do people sometimes construe information to feel good about themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only narcissists do this. 
B)  They are committing the fundamental attribution error. 
C)  People have a strong need to maintain their self-esteem. 
D)  Because it is important to be accurate perceivers of reality. 
A)  Only narcissists do this. 
B)  They are committing the fundamental attribution error. 
C)  People have a strong need to maintain their self-esteem. 
D)  Because it is important to be accurate perceivers of reality.

Question 16

By degree of their level of analysis, which of the following reflects the narrowest to broadest focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality psychology, social psychology, sociology 
B)  Personality psychology, sociology, social psychology 
C)  Sociology, personality psychology, social psychology 
D)  Social psychology, sociology, personality psychology 
A)  Personality psychology, social psychology, sociology 
B)  Personality psychology, sociology, social psychology 
C)  Sociology, personality psychology, social psychology 
D)  Social psychology, sociology, personality psychology

Question 17

According to social cognition researchers, we sometimes have difficulty making sense of the social world because we __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are inherently flawed in our reasoning 
B)  choose to ignore the relevant facts 
C)  ignore simple decisions in favor of complex decisions 
D)  lack the stamina to seek out all the relevant facts 
A)  are inherently flawed in our reasoning 
B)  choose to ignore the relevant facts 
C)  ignore simple decisions in favor of complex decisions 
D)  lack the stamina to seek out all the relevant facts

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of social influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  A boy plays basketball in the school yard. 
B)  Your child tells you she likes participating in art at school, but she doesn't like participating in math. 
C)  You cover your nose when you sneeze because you don't want to spread germs. 
D)  You perceive the bathwater as hot when you first get in, but don't notice the heat ten minutes later. 
A)  A boy plays basketball in the school yard. 
B)  Your child tells you she likes participating in art at school, but she doesn't like participating in math. 
C)  You cover your nose when you sneeze because you don't want to spread germs. 
D)  You perceive the bathwater as hot when you first get in, but don't notice the heat ten minutes later.

Question 19

Social cognition is the study of how people __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  solve societal problems 
B)  think about themselves and the social world 
C)  behave in groups 
D)  actually behave toward outgroup members 
A)  solve societal problems 
B)  think about themselves and the social world 
C)  behave in groups 
D)  actually behave toward outgroup members

Question 20

How would a personality psychologist most likely explain the mass suicide in Jonestown?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increasingly complex and mobile society creates confusion and the need to belong to a group at any cost. 
B)  People who have traits of being unstable are more likely to join cults. 
C)  She wouldn't try to explain it; personality psychologists are not interested in suicide. 
D)  The leader's control over his followers increased slowly over time. 
A)  An increasingly complex and mobile society creates confusion and the need to belong to a group at any cost. 
B)  People who have traits of being unstable are more likely to join cults. 
C)  She wouldn't try to explain it; personality psychologists are not interested in suicide. 
D)  The leader's control over his followers increased slowly over time.

Which of the following is a consequence of underestimating the power of social influence?

Last weekend, Paula smiled politely while Lance talked to her for several hours. "Wow," thinks Lance to himself, "she was so nice. Paula must really like me-she was so friendly!" Lance's interpretation of Paula's behavior is an example of __________.

Professor Takahami is a personality psychologist interested in divorce. Which question is she most likely to investigate?

When baby Lexi smiles, her mother claps her hands, sings her praises, and smiles back. According to the __________ perspective, Lexi will smile more in the future.

Melissa, Sally, Kathleen, and Lynne went mountain climbing. According to the self-justification approach, which one of the women would most appreciate the view from the top of the mountain?

Which of the following would most likely be an added benefit of studying social psychology?

In trying to make sense of the mass suicide in Jonestown, a Gestaltist would probably __________.

The "father" of modern experimental social psychology, Kurt Lewin, pointed out the importance of understanding how people __________ their social environments.

Social psychologists sometimes draw on evolutionary theory. Evolutionary theory is used to __________.

Explain what the role of common sense is (and is not) in social psychology.

Although the fields of sociology and social psychology are related, what distinguishes social psychology from the other?

The __________ approach portrays humans as akin to Sherlock Holmes, who tries his best to accurately make sense of the facts.

Which of the following statements most reflects a social psychological point of view?

Which of the following questions is a behaviorist most likely to ask?

According to the authors of your text, why do people sometimes construe information to feel good about themselves?

By degree of their level of analysis, which of the following reflects the narrowest to broadest focus?

According to social cognition researchers, we sometimes have difficulty making sense of the social world because we __________.

Which of the following is an example of social influence?

Social cognition is the study of how people __________.

How would a personality psychologist most likely explain the mass suicide in Jonestown?

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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Exam 1: Introducing Social Psychology

Which of the following is a consequence of underestimating the power of social influence?

Last weekend, Paula smiled politely while Lance talked to her for several hours. "Wow," thinks Lance to himself, "she was so nice. Paula must really like me-she was so friendly!" Lance's interpretation of Paula's behavior is an example of __________.

Professor Takahami is a personality psychologist interested in divorce. Which question is she most likely to investigate?

When baby Lexi smiles, her mother claps her hands, sings her praises, and smiles back. According to the __________ perspective, Lexi will smile more in the future.

Melissa, Sally, Kathleen, and Lynne went mountain climbing. According to the self-justification approach, which one of the women would most appreciate the view from the top of the mountain?

Which of the following would most likely be an added benefit of studying social psychology?

In trying to make sense of the mass suicide in Jonestown, a Gestaltist would probably __________.

The "father" of modern experimental social psychology, Kurt Lewin, pointed out the importance of understanding how people __________ their social environments.

Social psychologists sometimes draw on evolutionary theory. Evolutionary theory is used to __________.

Explain what the role of common sense is (and is not) in social psychology.

Although the fields of sociology and social psychology are related, what distinguishes social psychology from the other?

The __________ approach portrays humans as akin to Sherlock Holmes, who tries his best to accurately make sense of the facts.

Which of the following statements most reflects a social psychological point of view?

Which of the following questions is a behaviorist most likely to ask?

According to the authors of your text, why do people sometimes construe information to feel good about themselves?

By degree of their level of analysis, which of the following reflects the narrowest to broadest focus?

According to social cognition researchers, we sometimes have difficulty making sense of the social world because we __________.

Which of the following is an example of social influence?

Social cognition is the study of how people __________.

How would a personality psychologist most likely explain the mass suicide in Jonestown?

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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