Question 1

One of the most effective ways of "de-victimizing" yourself and receiving prompt help is to

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A)  define your situation and directly assign responsibility to a bystander. 
B)  increase empathic arousal in another person by pretending to be more at risk than you really are. 
C)  scream very loudly and exaggerate your gestures. 
D)  allow bystanders to assign responsibilities among themselves. 
A)  define your situation and directly assign responsibility to a bystander. 
B)  increase empathic arousal in another person by pretending to be more at risk than you really are. 
C)  scream very loudly and exaggerate your gestures. 
D)  allow bystanders to assign responsibilities among themselves.

Question 2

Which of the following is recommended as the BEST way of increasing cultural awareness?

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A)  Study ethnic diversity through movies and television. 
B)  Get to know a person from a different culture. 
C)  Read literature written by persons from other cultures. 
D)  Explore different cultures through one's own fantasies. 
A)  Study ethnic diversity through movies and television. 
B)  Get to know a person from a different culture. 
C)  Read literature written by persons from other cultures. 
D)  Explore different cultures through one's own fantasies.

Question 3

Lynda and Jake are in high school and have been good friends for a couple of years, taking the same classes and "hanging out with the same group of friends." However, they have never dated since neither feels any "passion" for the other.They also know that their friendship may weaken next year since they will be attending colleges that are far apart, although they will try to keep in contact through the Internet.According to Robert Sternberg, which type of love do Lynda and Jake possess?

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A)  fatuous love 
B)  consummate love 
C)  liking 
D)  empty love 
A)  fatuous love 
B)  consummate love 
C)  liking 
D)  empty love

Question 4

Persons at both ends of the political spectrum who are subject to rigid and intolerant thinking and who show an unwarranted certainty in matters of belief or opinion would be described as being

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A)  dogmatic. 
B)  dissonant. 
C)  prejudiced. 
D)  ethnocentric. 
A)  dogmatic. 
B)  dissonant. 
C)  prejudiced. 
D)  ethnocentric.

Question 5

By playing violent videogames and watching TV programs in which his superheroes fight the villains, Anton is likely to experience

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A)  desensitization to violence. 
B)  an inhibition to violence. 
C)  a catharsis of pent-up aggressive urges. 
D)  increased empathy for the victims of violence. 
A)  desensitization to violence. 
B)  an inhibition to violence. 
C)  a catharsis of pent-up aggressive urges. 
D)  increased empathy for the victims of violence.

Question 6

Astable and positive emotional bond that is marked by caring and understanding is called

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A)  ​mutual absorption. 
B)  ​a secure attachment. 
C)  ​a consummate attachment. 
D)  ​a dependent attachment. 
A)  ​mutual absorption. 
B)  ​a secure attachment. 
C)  ​a consummate attachment. 
D)  ​a dependent attachment.

Question 7

Some psychologists believe that our first attachments influence our adult relationships with friends and lovers.Describe the characteristics of the three adult attachment styles that might result.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that adults with a s

Question 8

Disgusting scenes or odors, pain, and insults are aversive stimuli that can heighten hostility by

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A)  lowering arousal levels so one is more likely to aggress. 
B)  raising overall arousal levels so one is more sensitive to aggressive cues. 
C)  inhibiting innate patterns designed to lower aggression. 
D)  triggering innate patterns for aggression. 
A)  lowering arousal levels so one is more likely to aggress. 
B)  raising overall arousal levels so one is more sensitive to aggressive cues. 
C)  inhibiting innate patterns designed to lower aggression. 
D)  triggering innate patterns for aggression.

Question 9

Multiculturalism would best be described as a nation becoming a cultural "melting pot."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Marta has come to halfway believe the stereotypes applied to her by a group of her classmates and also worries about how she will appear to this group when she attends the class party.Marta is

Accepted Answer

A)  displaying ethnocentrism. 
B)  exhibiting a social dominance orientation. 
C)  self-stereotyping. 
D)  being dogmatic. 
A)  displaying ethnocentrism. 
B)  exhibiting a social dominance orientation. 
C)  self-stereotyping. 
D)  being dogmatic.

Question 11

According to psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, using a purple American map rather than a red versus blue one

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A)  would highlight the fact that Americans of all political persuasions share more similarities than they do differences when compared to citizens of other countries. 
B)  would be more tolerant and less polarizing. 
C)  might result in a more productive national discussion about the important issues facing America today. 
D)  might result in all of these situations. 
A)  would highlight the fact that Americans of all political persuasions share more similarities than they do differences when compared to citizens of other countries. 
B)  would be more tolerant and less polarizing. 
C)  might result in a more productive national discussion about the important issues facing America today. 
D)  might result in all of these situations.

Question 12

The authoritarian personality tends to highly value social conformity, a characteristic referred to as __________ authoritarianism.

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A)  right-wing 
B)  left-wing 
C)  narcissistic 
D)  fascist 
A)  right-wing 
B)  left-wing 
C)  narcissistic 
D)  fascist

Question 13

Which of the following can directly increase prejudiced thinking?

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A)  individuating information 
B)  just-world beliefs 
C)  looking for commonalities 
D)  avoiding social competition 
A)  individuating information 
B)  just-world beliefs 
C)  looking for commonalities 
D)  avoiding social competition

Question 14

If the policies of a government institution, such as a school or college, show prejudice based on the person's age, whether young or old, this is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ageism. 
B)  gerontology. 
C)  geriatrics. 
D)  elderism. 
A)  ageism. 
B)  gerontology. 
C)  geriatrics. 
D)  elderism.

Question 15

When participants in groups finally noticed the smoke during a bystander intervention experiment, they cast sidelong glances at others in the room as if searching for clues to help interpret what was happening.This illustrates

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A)  ​social exchange. 
B)  ​social comparison. 
C)  ​social facilitation. 
D)  ​mutual interdependence. 
A)  ​social exchange. 
B)  ​social comparison. 
C)  ​social facilitation. 
D)  ​mutual interdependence.

Question 16

Dan got a flat tire a few weeks ago and was helped by a friendly motorist.Now Dan is driving down the street and notices someone on the side of the road with engine trouble.Because Dan was previously helped a few weeks ago, he will probably

Accepted Answer

A)  be more likely to help the motorist. 
B)  exhibit a diffusion of responsibility. 
C)  show the bystander effect. 
D)  exhibit all of these behaviors. 
A)  be more likely to help the motorist. 
B)  exhibit a diffusion of responsibility. 
C)  show the bystander effect. 
D)  exhibit all of these behaviors.

Question 17

More aggressive behavior in both men and women is associated with higher levels of the hormone __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of More aggressive behavior in both men and...

Question 18

Some researchers believe that prejudice can be traced to a general personality pattern known as the __________ personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  intolerant 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  Type A 
D)  antisocial 
A)  intolerant 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  Type A 
D)  antisocial

Question 19

After Sam watches his favorite TV hero wrestle the villain to the ground, he tries to use the same wrestling moves on his older brother, who is teasing him.The best explanation for Sam's aggressive behavior would be the __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After Sam watches his favorite TV hero...

Question 20

Regarding the authoritarian personality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  As children, most people who show an authoritarian personality were severely punished, and, as a result, learned to fear and covet authority at an early age. 
B)  Persons with an authoritarian personality tend to be rather closed-minded. 
C)  Those with an authoritarian personality feel inferior to everyone who is different, not just other ethnic groups. 
D)  In general, people are more likely to express authoritarian beliefs when they feel threatened. 
A)  As children, most people who show an authoritarian personality were severely punished, and, as a result, learned to fear and covet authority at an early age. 
B)  Persons with an authoritarian personality tend to be rather closed-minded. 
C)  Those with an authoritarian personality feel inferior to everyone who is different, not just other ethnic groups. 
D)  In general, people are more likely to express authoritarian beliefs when they feel threatened.

One of the most effective ways of "de-victimizing" yourself and receiving prompt help is to

Which of the following is recommended as the BEST way of increasing cultural awareness?

Persons at both ends of the political spectrum who are subject to rigid and intolerant thinking and who show an unwarranted certainty in matters of belief or opinion would be described as being

By playing violent videogames and watching TV programs in which his superheroes fight the villains, Anton is likely to experience

Astable and positive emotional bond that is marked by caring and understanding is called

Some psychologists believe that our first attachments influence our adult relationships with friends and lovers.Describe the characteristics of the three adult attachment styles that might result.

Disgusting scenes or odors, pain, and insults are aversive stimuli that can heighten hostility by

Multiculturalism would best be described as a nation becoming a cultural "melting pot."

Marta has come to halfway believe the stereotypes applied to her by a group of her classmates and also worries about how she will appear to this group when she attends the class party.Marta is

According to psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, using a purple American map rather than a red versus blue one

The authoritarian personality tends to highly value social conformity, a characteristic referred to as __________ authoritarianism.

Which of the following can directly increase prejudiced thinking?

If the policies of a government institution, such as a school or college, show prejudice based on the person's age, whether young or old, this is called

When participants in groups finally noticed the smoke during a bystander intervention experiment, they cast sidelong glances at others in the room as if searching for clues to help interpret what was happening.This illustrates

Dan got a flat tire a few weeks ago and was helped by a friendly motorist.Now Dan is driving down the street and notices someone on the side of the road with engine trouble.Because Dan was previously helped a few weeks ago, he will probably

More aggressive behavior in both men and women is associated with higher levels of the hormone __________.

Some researchers believe that prejudice can be traced to a general personality pattern known as the __________ personality.

After Sam watches his favorite TV hero wrestle the villain to the ground, he tries to use the same wrestling moves on his older brother, who is teasing him.The best explanation for Sam's aggressive behavior would be the __________ theory.

Regarding the authoritarian personality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Exam 17: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

One of the most effective ways of "de-victimizing" yourself and receiving prompt help is to

Which of the following is recommended as the BEST way of increasing cultural awareness?

Persons at both ends of the political spectrum who are subject to rigid and intolerant thinking and who show an unwarranted certainty in matters of belief or opinion would be described as being

By playing violent videogames and watching TV programs in which his superheroes fight the villains, Anton is likely to experience

Astable and positive emotional bond that is marked by caring and understanding is called

Some psychologists believe that our first attachments influence our adult relationships with friends and lovers.Describe the characteristics of the three adult attachment styles that might result.

Disgusting scenes or odors, pain, and insults are aversive stimuli that can heighten hostility by

Multiculturalism would best be described as a nation becoming a cultural "melting pot."

Marta has come to halfway believe the stereotypes applied to her by a group of her classmates and also worries about how she will appear to this group when she attends the class party.Marta is

According to psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, using a purple American map rather than a red versus blue one

The authoritarian personality tends to highly value social conformity, a characteristic referred to as __________ authoritarianism.

Which of the following can directly increase prejudiced thinking?

If the policies of a government institution, such as a school or college, show prejudice based on the person's age, whether young or old, this is called

When participants in groups finally noticed the smoke during a bystander intervention experiment, they cast sidelong glances at others in the room as if searching for clues to help interpret what was happening.This illustrates

Dan got a flat tire a few weeks ago and was helped by a friendly motorist.Now Dan is driving down the street and notices someone on the side of the road with engine trouble.Because Dan was previously helped a few weeks ago, he will probably

More aggressive behavior in both men and women is associated with higher levels of the hormone __________.

Some researchers believe that prejudice can be traced to a general personality pattern known as the __________ personality.

After Sam watches his favorite TV hero wrestle the villain to the ground, he tries to use the same wrestling moves on his older brother, who is teasing him.The best explanation for Sam's aggressive behavior would be the __________ theory.

Regarding the authoritarian personality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Applied Psychology.

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