Question 1

When people, who have an authoritarian personality, think their ethnic, national, or religious group is superior to others, they are displaying __________.

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The answer of When people, who have an authoritarian personality,...

Question 2

The degree of attraction among group members or their commitment to remaining in the group is referred to as group __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The degree of attraction among group members...

Question 3

The scientific study of how individuals behave, think, and feel in the presence of others is called __________ psychology.

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The answer of The scientific study of how individuals behave,...

Question 4

Regarding the research on prejudice and ways to reduce it, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Jane Elliot's demonstration on prejudice demonstrated that in less than one day it was possible to get children to hate each other because of eye color and status inequalities. 
B)  According to Seyle and Newman, the "red states and blue states" have become a national shorthand for dividing Americans into two oversimplified stereotypes, leading to an increase in between-group prejudice. 
C)  The "blues" are supposed to be Republican, conservative, middle-class, rural, and religious, while the "reds" are supposed to be Democrat, liberal, upper class, urban, and nonreligious. 
D)  Racism is a major source of stress in the lives of many people of color, and, over time, it can have a negative impact on a person's physical and emotional health. 
A)  Jane Elliot's demonstration on prejudice demonstrated that in less than one day it was possible to get children to hate each other because of eye color and status inequalities. 
B)  According to Seyle and Newman, the "red states and blue states" have become a national shorthand for dividing Americans into two oversimplified stereotypes, leading to an increase in between-group prejudice. 
C)  The "blues" are supposed to be Republican, conservative, middle-class, rural, and religious, while the "reds" are supposed to be Democrat, liberal, upper class, urban, and nonreligious. 
D)  Racism is a major source of stress in the lives of many people of color, and, over time, it can have a negative impact on a person's physical and emotional health.

Question 5

You have agreed to buy a new car for an attractive low price, then the dealer mentions some extras that you must have and the various city and state taxes that must be added. The price is now becoming much less attractive. This illustrates the

Accepted Answer

A)  highball technique. 
B)  lowball technique. 
C)  foot-in-the-door effect. 
D)  door-in-the-face effect. 
A)  highball technique. 
B)  lowball technique. 
C)  foot-in-the-door effect. 
D)  door-in-the-face effect.

Question 6

Helping is much more likely when we are able to take the perspective of others and feel sympathy for their plight, a condition known as

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A)  empathic arousal. 
B)  a diffusion of responsibility. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  social comparison. 
A)  empathic arousal. 
B)  a diffusion of responsibility. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  social comparison.

Question 7

You are more likely to help another person if

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A)  you are feeling a diffusion of responsibility. 
B)  you have an image of yourself as a helpful person. 
C)  the person is very different from you. 
D)  all of these conditions are present. 
A)  you are feeling a diffusion of responsibility. 
B)  you have an image of yourself as a helpful person. 
C)  the person is very different from you. 
D)  all of these conditions are present.

Question 8

Frustration probably encourages aggression because it

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A)  triggers genetic mechanisms. 
B)  makes people uncomfortable. 
C)  triggers biological cues for aggression. 
D)  relieves tension. 
A)  triggers genetic mechanisms. 
B)  makes people uncomfortable. 
C)  triggers biological cues for aggression. 
D)  relieves tension.

Question 9

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 10

Prosocial behavior is any behavior that has a positive impact on other people, while antisocial behavior is any behavior that has a negative impact on other people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When we bring our behavior into agreement with the actions, norms, or values of others in the absence of any direct pressure, we are exhibiting

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

Question 12

Psychologist Robert Cialdini coined a term to describe the tendency for a person who has refused a major request to later be more likely to comply with a minor request. The term for this compliance approach is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  foot-in-the-door effect. 
B)  door-in-the-face effect. 
C)  lowball technique. 
D)  highball technique. 
A)  foot-in-the-door effect. 
B)  door-in-the-face effect. 
C)  lowball technique. 
D)  highball technique.

Question 13

Regarding physical attractiveness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Beauty is a factor mainly in the initial acquaintance with more meaningful qualities gaining in importance later. 
B)  Beautiful people are generally rated as less intelligent and less likable than average due to other people's jealousy. 
C)  Physical beauty is generally unrelated to actual personal traits, intelligence, and talents. 
D)  As you discover that someone has a good personality, he or she will even start looking more attractive to you. 
A)  Beauty is a factor mainly in the initial acquaintance with more meaningful qualities gaining in importance later. 
B)  Beautiful people are generally rated as less intelligent and less likable than average due to other people's jealousy. 
C)  Physical beauty is generally unrelated to actual personal traits, intelligence, and talents. 
D)  As you discover that someone has a good personality, he or she will even start looking more attractive to you.

Question 14

Philip and Joanna have been married for 20 years and are committed to staying married to each other for the rest of their lives. They enjoy spending time together and have many interests and hobbies in common. However, with their busy jobs and taking care of their three teenagers, the passion in their marriage is almost nonexistent. According to Robert Sternberg, which type of love do Philip and Joanna possess?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatuous love 
B)  companionate love 
C)  nonlove 
D)  liking 
A)  fatuous love 
B)  companionate love 
C)  nonlove 
D)  liking

Question 15

Describe and give two examples of social roles and explain their importance in our daily lives; differentiate between ascribed and achieved roles and provide an example of each type of role; and illustrate with examples the negative effects of role conflicts.

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Answer will include that each of us belo

Question 16

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 17

A mother who wants to buffer the effect of television on her children should

Accepted Answer

A)  let her children show maturity by selecting their own TV programs. 
B)  limit total viewing time for her children and schedule what is viewed. 
C)  ignore the violent acts on television so as not to draw the child's attention to them. 
D)  should discount any real depictions of violence on TV as fantasy or make-believe. 
A)  let her children show maturity by selecting their own TV programs. 
B)  limit total viewing time for her children and schedule what is viewed. 
C)  ignore the violent acts on television so as not to draw the child's attention to them. 
D)  should discount any real depictions of violence on TV as fantasy or make-believe.

Question 18

One thing that REDUCES the chances that a bystander will give help in an emergency is

Accepted Answer

A)  heightened arousal. 
B)  empathic arousal. 
C)  a diffusion of responsibility. 
D)  one's similarity to the victim. 
A)  heightened arousal. 
B)  empathic arousal. 
C)  a diffusion of responsibility. 
D)  one's similarity to the victim.

Question 19

Regarding bullying, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bullying can be verbal or physical. 
B)  To be considered bullying, the aggression must be a direct, "in your face" type of encounter. 
C)  Bullying is a worldwide phenomenon and occurs among all age groups and in all settings. 
D)  Childhood bullying can have long-term consequences for the mental health of both bullies and their victims. 
A)  Bullying can be verbal or physical. 
B)  To be considered bullying, the aggression must be a direct, "in your face" type of encounter. 
C)  Bullying is a worldwide phenomenon and occurs among all age groups and in all settings. 
D)  Childhood bullying can have long-term consequences for the mental health of both bullies and their victims.

Question 20

Explain how and why the following factors affect interpersonal attraction: (1) familiarity, including the effects of physical proximity; (2) similarity and the concept of homogamy; (3) physical attractiveness, including the halo effect; and (4) reciprocity.

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Answer will include 
(1)   Familiarity :

When people, who have an authoritarian personality, think their ethnic, national, or religious group is superior to others, they are displaying __________.

The degree of attraction among group members or their commitment to remaining in the group is referred to as group __________.

The scientific study of how individuals behave, think, and feel in the presence of others is called __________ psychology.

Regarding the research on prejudice and ways to reduce it, which of the following statements is FALSE?

You have agreed to buy a new car for an attractive low price, then the dealer mentions some extras that you must have and the various city and state taxes that must be added. The price is now becoming much less attractive. This illustrates the

Helping is much more likely when we are able to take the perspective of others and feel sympathy for their plight, a condition known as

You are more likely to help another person if

Frustration probably encourages aggression because it

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

Prosocial behavior is any behavior that has a positive impact on other people, while antisocial behavior is any behavior that has a negative impact on other people.

When we bring our behavior into agreement with the actions, norms, or values of others in the absence of any direct pressure, we are exhibiting

Psychologist Robert Cialdini coined a term to describe the tendency for a person who has refused a major request to later be more likely to comply with a minor request. The term for this compliance approach is called the

Regarding physical attractiveness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe and give two examples of social roles and explain their importance in our daily lives; differentiate between ascribed and achieved roles and provide an example of each type of role; and illustrate with examples the negative effects of role conflicts.

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.

A mother who wants to buffer the effect of television on her children should

One thing that REDUCES the chances that a bystander will give help in an emergency is

Regarding bullying, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Explain how and why the following factors affect interpersonal attraction: (1) familiarity, including the effects of physical proximity; (2) similarity and the concept of homogamy; (3) physical attractiveness, including the halo effect; and (4) reciprocity.

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Exam 15: Social Psychology

When people, who have an authoritarian personality, think their ethnic, national, or religious group is superior to others, they are displaying __________.

The degree of attraction among group members or their commitment to remaining in the group is referred to as group __________.

The scientific study of how individuals behave, think, and feel in the presence of others is called __________ psychology.

Regarding the research on prejudice and ways to reduce it, which of the following statements is FALSE?

You have agreed to buy a new car for an attractive low price, then the dealer mentions some extras that you must have and the various city and state taxes that must be added. The price is now becoming much less attractive. This illustrates the

Helping is much more likely when we are able to take the perspective of others and feel sympathy for their plight, a condition known as

You are more likely to help another person if

Frustration probably encourages aggression because it

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

Prosocial behavior is any behavior that has a positive impact on other people, while antisocial behavior is any behavior that has a negative impact on other people.

When we bring our behavior into agreement with the actions, norms, or values of others in the absence of any direct pressure, we are exhibiting

Psychologist Robert Cialdini coined a term to describe the tendency for a person who has refused a major request to later be more likely to comply with a minor request. The term for this compliance approach is called the

Regarding physical attractiveness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe and give two examples of social roles and explain their importance in our daily lives; differentiate between ascribed and achieved roles and provide an example of each type of role; and illustrate with examples the negative effects of role conflicts.

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.

A mother who wants to buffer the effect of television on her children should

One thing that REDUCES the chances that a bystander will give help in an emergency is

Regarding bullying, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Explain how and why the following factors affect interpersonal attraction: (1) familiarity, including the effects of physical proximity; (2) similarity and the concept of homogamy; (3) physical attractiveness, including the halo effect; and (4) reciprocity.

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Applied Psychology

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