Question 1

Zimbardo's prison study had to be stopped prior to the end of the scheduled two weeks because _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the human ethics committee objected to its effects 
B) both prisoners and guards were exhibiting alarming changes in behavior 
C) the parents of the students who were participating insisted that it be discontinued 
D) guards felt guilty about their behavior and asked to stop the experiment 
A) the human ethics committee objected to its effects 
B) both prisoners and guards were exhibiting alarming changes in behavior 
C) the parents of the students who were participating insisted that it be discontinued 
D) guards felt guilty about their behavior and asked to stop the experiment

Question 2

Proximity is a key factor in attraction, which means that two people need to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A) close to each other in size, shape, and other physical features 
B) matched in personality traits 
C) geographically close to each other 
D) quite different from each other. 
A) close to each other in size, shape, and other physical features 
B) matched in personality traits 
C) geographically close to each other 
D) quite different from each other.

Question 3

The fact that husbands and wives both report doing more than 50% of the household chores is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) self-handicapping 
B) the fundamental attribution error 
C) the self-attribution error 
D) the self-serving bias 
A) self-handicapping 
B) the fundamental attribution error 
C) the self-attribution error 
D) the self-serving bias

Question 4

Amorita agrees to party with friends she admires rather than staying home to study even though she'd rather stay home to study.This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the effect of low self-esteem on conformity 
B) ingroup social influence 
C) desirable social influence 
D) how a reference group influences conformity 
A) the effect of low self-esteem on conformity 
B) ingroup social influence 
C) desirable social influence 
D) how a reference group influences conformity

Question 5

Regarding reasons people engage in altruistic behaviors, which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Accepted Answer

A) Instinct: ensures continuation of genetic code 
B) Egoistic model: increase in self-esteem 
C) Empathy-altruism: expectation of later reciprocation 
D) Egoistic model: avoidance of guilt or distress 
A) Instinct: ensures continuation of genetic code 
B) Egoistic model: increase in self-esteem 
C) Empathy-altruism: expectation of later reciprocation 
D) Egoistic model: avoidance of guilt or distress

Question 6

Regarding attitudes toward birth control, the belief that birth control is important reflects the ______component of attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) affective 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) situational 
A) affective 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) situational

Question 7

A constructive way to keep romantic love alive longer is through _____.

Accepted Answer

A) interference by others or situations that frustrate your desires 
B) maintaining the mystery by holding back some information 
C) nurturing it with flirting, flattery, and celebrations 
D) a healthy, open-minded sexual relationship 
A) interference by others or situations that frustrate your desires 
B) maintaining the mystery by holding back some information 
C) nurturing it with flirting, flattery, and celebrations 
D) a healthy, open-minded sexual relationship

Question 8

This form of behavior is intended to harm someone.

Accepted Answer

A) Altruism 
B) Aggression 
C) Discrimination 
D) Deindividuation 
A) Altruism 
B) Aggression 
C) Discrimination 
D) Deindividuation

Question 9

We misjudge the causes of another person's behavior because we overestimate internal, personal factors and underestimate external, situational influences.This is called_____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A strong and lasting attraction characterized by trust, caring, tolerance, and friendship is called _____ love.

Accepted Answer

A) companionate 
B) intimate 
C) passionate 
D) fatuous 
A) companionate 
B) intimate 
C) passionate 
D) fatuous

Question 11

Faulty decision making that is the result of a highly cohesive group striving for agreement to the point of avoiding inconsistent information is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the risky shift 
B) group polarization 
C) groupthink 
D) destructive conformity 
A) the risky shift 
B) group polarization 
C) groupthink 
D) destructive conformity

Question 12

Cooperation, increased contact, and cognitive retraining all create _____ by increasing the discrepancy among your beliefs, emotions, and behaviors toward members of an outgroup, thus motivating you to change your prejudicial attitudes toward that group.

Accepted Answer

A) superordinate beliefs 
B) non-discriminatory attitudes 
C) cognitive dissonance 
D) all of these options 
A) superordinate beliefs 
B) non-discriminatory attitudes 
C) cognitive dissonance 
D) all of these options

Question 13

A major factor in many forms of aggression is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone levels 
B) alcohol 
C) repressed anger 
D) the actor's sex 
A) testosterone levels 
B) alcohol 
C) repressed anger 
D) the actor's sex

Question 14

Which of the following has been found to increase aggressive behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) Rock music 
B) Insults 
C) Horror movies 
D) Certain medications 
A) Rock music 
B) Insults 
C) Horror movies 
D) Certain medications

Question 15

A set of beliefs about the characteristics of people in a group that is generalized to all group members is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive bias 
B) cognitive resonance 
C) negative schema 
D) stereotype 
A) cognitive bias 
B) cognitive resonance 
C) negative schema 
D) stereotype

Question 16

You and a friend are watching a ballgame.The batter swings and misses, ending the inning as he strikes out.You believe this is because the sun is setting and probably cast a glare in his eyes.Your friend believes this is because the batter lacks talent.You made a _____ attribution and your friend made a(n)_____ attribution.

Accepted Answer

A) circumstantial; personal 
B) situational; dispositional 
C) realistic; biased 
D) correct; incorrect 
A) circumstantial; personal 
B) situational; dispositional 
C) realistic; biased 
D) correct; incorrect

Question 17

Cross-cultural research suggests that cognitive dissonance may be a result of placing a high value on _____.

Accepted Answer

A) independence and individualism 
B) connection with others 
C) appraisal by others 
D) honesty and integrity 
A) independence and individualism 
B) connection with others 
C) appraisal by others 
D) honesty and integrity

Zimbardo's prison study had to be stopped prior to the end of the scheduled two weeks because _____.

Proximity is a key factor in attraction, which means that two people need to be _____.

The fact that husbands and wives both report doing more than 50% of the household chores is an example of _____.

Amorita agrees to party with friends she admires rather than staying home to study even though she'd rather stay home to study.This is an example of _____.

Regarding reasons people engage in altruistic behaviors, which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Regarding attitudes toward birth control, the belief that birth control is important reflects the ______component of attitude.

A constructive way to keep romantic love alive longer is through _____.

This form of behavior is intended to harm someone.

We misjudge the causes of another person's behavior because we overestimate internal, personal factors and underestimate external, situational influences.This is called_____.

A strong and lasting attraction characterized by trust, caring, tolerance, and friendship is called _____ love.

Faulty decision making that is the result of a highly cohesive group striving for agreement to the point of avoiding inconsistent information is known as _____.

Cooperation, increased contact, and cognitive retraining all create _____ by increasing the discrepancy among your beliefs, emotions, and behaviors toward members of an outgroup, thus motivating you to change your prejudicial attitudes toward that group.

A major factor in many forms of aggression is _____.

Which of the following has been found to increase aggressive behaviors?

A set of beliefs about the characteristics of people in a group that is generalized to all group members is called a _____.

Cross-cultural research suggests that cognitive dissonance may be a result of placing a high value on _____.

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Exam 16: Social Psychology

Zimbardo's prison study had to be stopped prior to the end of the scheduled two weeks because _____.

Proximity is a key factor in attraction, which means that two people need to be _____.

The fact that husbands and wives both report doing more than 50% of the household chores is an example of _____.

Amorita agrees to party with friends she admires rather than staying home to study even though she'd rather stay home to study.This is an example of _____.

Regarding reasons people engage in altruistic behaviors, which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Regarding attitudes toward birth control, the belief that birth control is important reflects the ______component of attitude.

A constructive way to keep romantic love alive longer is through _____.

This form of behavior is intended to harm someone.

We misjudge the causes of another person's behavior because we overestimate internal, personal factors and underestimate external, situational influences.This is called_____.

A strong and lasting attraction characterized by trust, caring, tolerance, and friendship is called _____ love.

Faulty decision making that is the result of a highly cohesive group striving for agreement to the point of avoiding inconsistent information is known as _____.

Cooperation, increased contact, and cognitive retraining all create _____ by increasing the discrepancy among your beliefs, emotions, and behaviors toward members of an outgroup, thus motivating you to change your prejudicial attitudes toward that group.

A major factor in many forms of aggression is _____.

Which of the following has been found to increase aggressive behaviors?

A set of beliefs about the characteristics of people in a group that is generalized to all group members is called a _____.

Cross-cultural research suggests that cognitive dissonance may be a result of placing a high value on _____.

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Life Span Development I

Life Span Development II

Gender and Human Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Industrialorganizational Psychology

Psychology at Work in the Global Economy

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