Question 1

Finding something attractive or unattractive, desirable or undesirable is the basis for which component of an attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  belief 
B)  status 
C)  emotional 
D)  action 
A)  belief 
B)  status 
C)  emotional 
D)  action

Question 2

According to research, people are more likely to comply with a request made by an impolite person of higher status than an impolite person of lower status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Studies of conformity indicate that people are more apt to be influenced by others if they

Accepted Answer

A)  lack self-confidence. 
B)  have high needs for certainty and structure. 
C)  belong to a culture that emphasizes group cooperation. 
D)  exhibit any of these characteristics. 
A)  lack self-confidence. 
B)  have high needs for certainty and structure. 
C)  belong to a culture that emphasizes group cooperation. 
D)  exhibit any of these characteristics.

Question 4

A reference group is any group

Accepted Answer

A)  with which a person has face-to-face contact. 
B)  in which one plays an active role or has membership. 
C)  with which one has contact on a regular basis. 
D)  whose values and attitudes are seen as relevant to one's own. 
A)  with which a person has face-to-face contact. 
B)  in which one plays an active role or has membership. 
C)  with which one has contact on a regular basis. 
D)  whose values and attitudes are seen as relevant to one's own.

Question 5

Groupthink involves which of the following when applied to decision making in groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​conformity 
B)  ​social loafing 
C)  ​social facilitation 
D)  coercion 
A)  ​conformity 
B)  ​social loafing 
C)  ​social facilitation 
D)  coercion

Question 6

In Festinger's classic experiment, college students did an extremely boring task for a long time.Afterward, they were asked to help lure others into the experiment by pretending that the task was interesting and enjoyable.Later they were asked their opinion of the task.Those paid $1 for luring more participants experienced a great deal of

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity. 
B)  persuasian 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  actor-observer bias. 
A)  conformity. 
B)  persuasian 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  actor-observer bias.

Question 7

Recruits are asked to make an escalating series of commitments ending in signing over a bank account or property to the group, moving in with the group, and so forth.Making such major public commitments creates a powerful __________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  door-in-the-face 
B)  fundamental attribution 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  broken record 
A)  door-in-the-face 
B)  fundamental attribution 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  broken record

Question 8

Kara would be described as self-denying, inhibited, and anxious.She lets others make choices for her and feels sad and even angry that she never seems to get "her way." When Kara gives in and does what her friends want her to do, her friends often feel either some degree of sympathy for her and guilt or even contempt for Kara's "always putting others first" attitude.Kara is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  nonassertive behavior. 
B)  self-assertion. 
C)  a lack of critical thinking. 
D)  overly empathic behavior. 
A)  nonassertive behavior. 
B)  self-assertion. 
C)  a lack of critical thinking. 
D)  overly empathic behavior.

Question 9

If a request comes from someone we know, is consistent with our previous actions, and allows us to reciprocate a prior gift, favor, or service, we will be more likely to show

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity. 
B)  compliance. 
C)  obedience. 
D)  groupthink. 
A)  conformity. 
B)  compliance. 
C)  obedience. 
D)  groupthink.

Question 10

The teacher decides to let your class get in groups of four to complete the homework.Your effort on this group task will be less than the effort you would have expended if the task had been completed as individual homework.This illustrates the principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  mere presence. 
B)  group conformity. 
C)  social loafing. 
D)  social facilitation. 
A)  mere presence. 
B)  group conformity. 
C)  social loafing. 
D)  social facilitation.

Question 11

During cult conversion, recruits are first asked to make small commitments, such as staying after a meeting.After making these small commitments, larger commitments are gradually encouraged, such as staying an extra day, calling in sick to work, and eventually signing over a bank account or property.This cult conversion technique illustrates the

Accepted Answer

A)  ​door-in-the-face effect. 
B)  ​foot-in-the-door effect. 
C)  ​lowball technique. 
D)  ​broken record technique. 
A)  ​door-in-the-face effect. 
B)  ​foot-in-the-door effect. 
C)  ​lowball technique. 
D)  ​broken record technique.

Question 12

Those roles which one attains voluntarily are called

Accepted Answer

A)  ascribed roles. 
B)  achieved roles. 
C)  positions. 
D)  social selves. 
A)  ascribed roles. 
B)  achieved roles. 
C)  positions. 
D)  social selves.

Question 13

Your friend Amy raves about the new "pickle" ice cream being served at the ice cream parlor downtown.One day that same week, you stop in the ice cream parlor to get your usual vanilla cone, and you ask about their new "pickle" ice cream.The lady behind the counter wrinkles up her nose and tells you that they have discontinued that flavor.You think to yourself​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​"The ice cream parlor did not give the pickle ice cream a fair chance to become a favorite flavor." 
B)  ​"Only Amy and a few other people with unusual food tastes were buying the pickle ice cream." 
C)  ​"People should be more open-minded to new flavors." 
D)  ​"Pickle ice cream probably costs too much money, making it too expensive for most people to buy." 
A)  ​"The ice cream parlor did not give the pickle ice cream a fair chance to become a favorite flavor." 
B)  ​"Only Amy and a few other people with unusual food tastes were buying the pickle ice cream." 
C)  ​"People should be more open-minded to new flavors." 
D)  ​"Pickle ice cream probably costs too much money, making it too expensive for most people to buy."

Question 14

Language, marriage customs, sex roles, and concepts of ownership are all part of an ongoing pattern of life that is passed from one generation to the next and is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity. 
B)  group standardization. 
C)  group cohesion. 
D)  culture. 
A)  conformity. 
B)  group standardization. 
C)  group cohesion. 
D)  culture.

Question 15

When you have "clashing thoughts" regarding your attitudes or self-image, you are motivated to make these thoughts and attitudes agree with your actions because of

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity pressure. 
B)  obedience pressure. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  open-ended role conflict. 
A)  conformity pressure. 
B)  obedience pressure. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  open-ended role conflict.

Question 16

Regarding nonassertive behavior, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonassertive behavior is self-enhancing and maintains one's self-respect. 
B)  Nonassertive behavior often leads to the receiver feeling sympathy, guilt, or contempt for the nonassertive person. 
C)  Nonassertive behavior often achieves the goals intended. 
D)  Nonassertive behavior is characterized by all of these statements. 
A)  Nonassertive behavior is self-enhancing and maintains one's self-respect. 
B)  Nonassertive behavior often leads to the receiver feeling sympathy, guilt, or contempt for the nonassertive person. 
C)  Nonassertive behavior often achieves the goals intended. 
D)  Nonassertive behavior is characterized by all of these statements.

Question 17

A contributing factor in the Columbia space shuttle disaster, the invasion and occupation of Iraq,and several other international crises was the urge by decision makers to maintain each other's approval, even at the cost of critical thinking, which is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A contributing factor in the Columbia space...

Question 18

According to Hall, there are four basic zones related to interpersonal distances.Which of the following is NOT one of these zones?

Accepted Answer

A)  intimate 
B)  territorial 
C)  social 
D)  public 
A)  intimate 
B)  territorial 
C)  social 
D)  public

Question 19

Describe the four spatial norms observed in North America; and explain how these can affect our interactions with people from other cultures.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include the description of t

Question 20

Describe the characteristics of people who are most susceptible to group pressures; and explain how one's degree of conformity is affected by the importance of the group, group size, the size of the majority, unanimity, and the presence of an ally.

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Answer will include that people with hig

Finding something attractive or unattractive, desirable or undesirable is the basis for which component of an attitude?

According to research, people are more likely to comply with a request made by an impolite person of higher status than an impolite person of lower status.

Studies of conformity indicate that people are more apt to be influenced by others if they

A reference group is any group

Groupthink involves which of the following when applied to decision making in groups?

Recruits are asked to make an escalating series of commitments ending in signing over a bank account or property to the group, moving in with the group, and so forth.Making such major public commitments creates a powerful __________ effect.

If a request comes from someone we know, is consistent with our previous actions, and allows us to reciprocate a prior gift, favor, or service, we will be more likely to show

The teacher decides to let your class get in groups of four to complete the homework.Your effort on this group task will be less than the effort you would have expended if the task had been completed as individual homework.This illustrates the principle of

Those roles which one attains voluntarily are called

Language, marriage customs, sex roles, and concepts of ownership are all part of an ongoing pattern of life that is passed from one generation to the next and is referred to as

When you have "clashing thoughts" regarding your attitudes or self-image, you are motivated to make these thoughts and attitudes agree with your actions because of

Regarding nonassertive behavior, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A contributing factor in the Columbia space shuttle disaster, the invasion and occupation of Iraq,and several other international crises was the urge by decision makers to maintain each other's approval, even at the cost of critical thinking, which is referred to as __________.

According to Hall, there are four basic zones related to interpersonal distances.Which of the following is NOT one of these zones?

Describe the four spatial norms observed in North America; and explain how these can affect our interactions with people from other cultures.

Describe the characteristics of people who are most susceptible to group pressures; and explain how one's degree of conformity is affected by the importance of the group, group size, the size of the majority, unanimity, and the presence of an ally.

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Exam 16: Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Finding something attractive or unattractive, desirable or undesirable is the basis for which component of an attitude?

According to research, people are more likely to comply with a request made by an impolite person of higher status than an impolite person of lower status.

Studies of conformity indicate that people are more apt to be influenced by others if they

A reference group is any group

Groupthink involves which of the following when applied to decision making in groups?

Recruits are asked to make an escalating series of commitments ending in signing over a bank account or property to the group, moving in with the group, and so forth.Making such major public commitments creates a powerful __________ effect.

If a request comes from someone we know, is consistent with our previous actions, and allows us to reciprocate a prior gift, favor, or service, we will be more likely to show

The teacher decides to let your class get in groups of four to complete the homework.Your effort on this group task will be less than the effort you would have expended if the task had been completed as individual homework.This illustrates the principle of

Those roles which one attains voluntarily are called

Language, marriage customs, sex roles, and concepts of ownership are all part of an ongoing pattern of life that is passed from one generation to the next and is referred to as

When you have "clashing thoughts" regarding your attitudes or self-image, you are motivated to make these thoughts and attitudes agree with your actions because of

Regarding nonassertive behavior, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A contributing factor in the Columbia space shuttle disaster, the invasion and occupation of Iraq,and several other international crises was the urge by decision makers to maintain each other's approval, even at the cost of critical thinking, which is referred to as __________.

According to Hall, there are four basic zones related to interpersonal distances.Which of the following is NOT one of these zones?

Describe the four spatial norms observed in North America; and explain how these can affect our interactions with people from other cultures.

Describe the characteristics of people who are most susceptible to group pressures; and explain how one's degree of conformity is affected by the importance of the group, group size, the size of the majority, unanimity, and the presence of an ally.

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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