Question 1

Research on unrealistic optimism supports which of the following findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were less likely to have alcohol-related problems. 
B)  College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were more likely to have alcohol-related problems. 
C)  Unrealistic optimism makes people less likely to drive after drinking 
D)  Unrealistically optimistic students are more likely to spend time studying than pessimistic students 
A)  College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were less likely to have alcohol-related problems. 
B)  College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were more likely to have alcohol-related problems. 
C)  Unrealistic optimism makes people less likely to drive after drinking 
D)  Unrealistically optimistic students are more likely to spend time studying than pessimistic students

Question 2

Which of the following concepts explains why sports fans might be more likely to wear clothing supporting their favorite team after a big win instead of after a big loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  CORFing 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  BIRGing 
D)  Upward social comparison 
A)  CORFing 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  BIRGing 
D)  Upward social comparison

Question 3

What does James Laird believe is the mechanism behind the facial feedback hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  We infer our mood state from other people. 
B)  Facial expressions bring about physiological changes in the brain which then changes our emotional states. 
C)  We infer our mood state from our facial expressions. 
D)  We spend lots of time carefully thinking about our mood state. 
A)  We infer our mood state from other people. 
B)  Facial expressions bring about physiological changes in the brain which then changes our emotional states. 
C)  We infer our mood state from our facial expressions. 
D)  We spend lots of time carefully thinking about our mood state.

Question 4

When we tend to imagine that the outcomes of situations will be better for us than for other people this is referred to as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  BIRGing 
B)  unrealistic optimism 
C)  CORFing 
D)  ingratiation 
A)  BIRGing 
B)  unrealistic optimism 
C)  CORFing 
D)  ingratiation

Question 5

Which theory argues that the development of our identities is connected to particular social groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social relationship theory 
B)  Social perception theory 
C)  Social identity theory 
D)  Self-discrepancy theory 
A)  Social relationship theory 
B)  Social perception theory 
C)  Social identity theory 
D)  Self-discrepancy theory

Question 6

A researcher assessing participants self-concept by having them respond to the question 'who am I?' is using what popular method to measure the self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  The identity Inventory 
B)  Twenty Statements Test 
C)  Rorschach Inkblot Test 
D)  The Self-concept Inventory 
A)  The identity Inventory 
B)  Twenty Statements Test 
C)  Rorschach Inkblot Test 
D)  The Self-concept Inventory

Question 7

Who is known for developing a 10 item self-esteem scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert Bandura 
B)  Morris Rosenberg 
C)  Roy Baumeister 
D)  Daryl Bem 
A)  Albert Bandura 
B)  Morris Rosenberg 
C)  Roy Baumeister 
D)  Daryl Bem

Question 8

If you had just won the lottery and asked today how you would feel 5 years from now,research suggests you would predict:

Accepted Answer

A)  Feeling very sad 
B)  Feeling extremely happy and overjoyed 
C)  Feeling about the same 
D)  Feeling angry 
A)  Feeling very sad 
B)  Feeling extremely happy and overjoyed 
C)  Feeling about the same 
D)  Feeling angry

Question 9

According to your textbook,our sense of self is affected by which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social factors 
B)  Personal factors (such as motivation) 
C)  Cultural factors 
D)  Social, personal, and cultural factors affect our sense of self 
A)  Social factors 
B)  Personal factors (such as motivation) 
C)  Cultural factors 
D)  Social, personal, and cultural factors affect our sense of self

Question 10

The expression "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" is associated with which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism 
B)  Western ideology 
C)  collectivism 
D)  introspection 
A)  individualism 
B)  Western ideology 
C)  collectivism 
D)  introspection

Question 11

A cultural focus on the self as independent from others is known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism 
B)  communism 
C)  collectivism 
D)  socialization 
A)  individualism 
B)  communism 
C)  collectivism 
D)  socialization

Question 12

Compared with those how who hold a fixed-theory of intelligence,people who hold a growth-based theory of intelligence are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid really hard tasks 
B)  set less goals 
C)  have low self-esteem 
D)  set goals and face challenges 
A)  avoid really hard tasks 
B)  set less goals 
C)  have low self-esteem 
D)  set goals and face challenges

Question 13

Which of the following statements about self-schemas is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different self-schemas will take on different levels of important for different people. 
B)  Self-schemas help organize the processing of information related to the self. 
C)  Self-schemas may take on different levels of importance depending on the situation. 
D)  Self-schemas usually have the same level of importance across situations. 
A)  Different self-schemas will take on different levels of important for different people. 
B)  Self-schemas help organize the processing of information related to the self. 
C)  Self-schemas may take on different levels of importance depending on the situation. 
D)  Self-schemas usually have the same level of importance across situations.

Question 14

Mike's belief that he has the ability to successfully complete a rigorous law program at a top university in the United States reflects the fact that Mike has ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-important views 
B)  high self-awareness 
C)  high self-efficacy 
D)  a positive self-concept 
A)  self-important views 
B)  high self-awareness 
C)  high self-efficacy 
D)  a positive self-concept

Question 15

Which of the following represents a major difference between behaviors driven by intrinsic motivation compared with extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compared with extrinsically motivated behaviors, intrinsically motivated behaviors are driven by enjoyment. 
B)  Compared with extrinsically motivated behaviors, intrinsically motivated behaviors are driven by external rewards. 
C)  Compared with extrinsically motivated behaviors, intrinsically motivated behaviors are driven success. 
D)  Compared with extrinsically motivated behaviors, intrinsically motivated behaviors are driven by money. 
A)  Compared with extrinsically motivated behaviors, intrinsically motivated behaviors are driven by enjoyment. 
B)  Compared with extrinsically motivated behaviors, intrinsically motivated behaviors are driven by external rewards. 
C)  Compared with extrinsically motivated behaviors, intrinsically motivated behaviors are driven success. 
D)  Compared with extrinsically motivated behaviors, intrinsically motivated behaviors are driven by money.

Question 16

Becky did not make her high school basketball team.Based on affective forecasting,how will Becky respond to the question "How badly will you feel about not making the basketball team a year from now?" What does research suggest about how she will really feel?

Accepted Answer

Based on affective forecasting, Becky ma

Question 17

If you acted consistently across situations and behaved according to your own personal views you would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  high in self-monitoring. 
B)  low in self-monitoring 
C)  low in self-esteem 
D)  high in self-efficacy. 
A)  high in self-monitoring. 
B)  low in self-monitoring 
C)  low in self-esteem 
D)  high in self-efficacy.

Question 18

How is motivation influenced by culture? Provide research described in your textbook to illustrate the effect of culture on motivation

Accepted Answer

Motivation is influenced by culture in v

Question 19

Jane describes herself as intelligent,kind,a mother,a wife,and an artist.These descriptions of Jane's identity are known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-schemas 
B)  self ideas 
C)  self-concepts 
D)  self knowledge 
A)  self-schemas 
B)  self ideas 
C)  self-concepts 
D)  self knowledge

Question 20

Aaron is overweight.To feel better,he often compares himself to individuals who are heavier.This process illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  downward social comparison 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  BIRGing 
D)  upward social comparison 
A)  downward social comparison 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  BIRGing 
D)  upward social comparison

Research on unrealistic optimism supports which of the following findings?

Which of the following concepts explains why sports fans might be more likely to wear clothing supporting their favorite team after a big win instead of after a big loss?

What does James Laird believe is the mechanism behind the facial feedback hypothesis?

When we tend to imagine that the outcomes of situations will be better for us than for other people this is referred to as _____________.

Which theory argues that the development of our identities is connected to particular social groups?

A researcher assessing participants self-concept by having them respond to the question 'who am I?' is using what popular method to measure the self-concept?

Who is known for developing a 10 item self-esteem scale?

If you had just won the lottery and asked today how you would feel 5 years from now,research suggests you would predict:

According to your textbook,our sense of self is affected by which of the following factors?

The expression "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" is associated with which of the following concepts?

A cultural focus on the self as independent from others is known as ___________.

Compared with those how who hold a fixed-theory of intelligence,people who hold a growth-based theory of intelligence are more likely to:

Which of the following statements about self-schemas is FALSE?

Mike's belief that he has the ability to successfully complete a rigorous law program at a top university in the United States reflects the fact that Mike has ____________.

Which of the following represents a major difference between behaviors driven by intrinsic motivation compared with extrinsic motivation?

Becky did not make her high school basketball team.Based on affective forecasting,how will Becky respond to the question "How badly will you feel about not making the basketball team a year from now?" What does research suggest about how she will really feel?

If you acted consistently across situations and behaved according to your own personal views you would be considered:

How is motivation influenced by culture? Provide research described in your textbook to illustrate the effect of culture on motivation

Jane describes herself as intelligent,kind,a mother,a wife,and an artist.These descriptions of Jane's identity are known as ____________.

Aaron is overweight.To feel better,he often compares himself to individuals who are heavier.This process illustrates:

What is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About the Social World

Social Perception: How Do We Perceive Others?

Attitudes: Making Evaluations About the World

The Art and Science of Persuasion

Social Influence: Should We Resist?

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

Aggression

Examining Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why We Help and Why We Don’t

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Exam 4: Who Am I and How Do Other Individuals See Me?

Research on unrealistic optimism supports which of the following findings?

Which of the following concepts explains why sports fans might be more likely to wear clothing supporting their favorite team after a big win instead of after a big loss?

What does James Laird believe is the mechanism behind the facial feedback hypothesis?

When we tend to imagine that the outcomes of situations will be better for us than for other people this is referred to as _____________.

Which theory argues that the development of our identities is connected to particular social groups?

A researcher assessing participants self-concept by having them respond to the question 'who am I?' is using what popular method to measure the self-concept?

Who is known for developing a 10 item self-esteem scale?

If you had just won the lottery and asked today how you would feel 5 years from now,research suggests you would predict:

According to your textbook,our sense of self is affected by which of the following factors?

The expression "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" is associated with which of the following concepts?

A cultural focus on the self as independent from others is known as ___________.

Compared with those how who hold a fixed-theory of intelligence,people who hold a growth-based theory of intelligence are more likely to:

Which of the following statements about self-schemas is FALSE?

Mike's belief that he has the ability to successfully complete a rigorous law program at a top university in the United States reflects the fact that Mike has ____________.

Which of the following represents a major difference between behaviors driven by intrinsic motivation compared with extrinsic motivation?

Becky did not make her high school basketball team.Based on affective forecasting,how will Becky respond to the question "How badly will you feel about not making the basketball team a year from now?" What does research suggest about how she will really feel?

If you acted consistently across situations and behaved according to your own personal views you would be considered:

How is motivation influenced by culture? Provide research described in your textbook to illustrate the effect of culture on motivation

Jane describes herself as intelligent,kind,a mother,a wife,and an artist.These descriptions of Jane's identity are known as ____________.

Aaron is overweight.To feel better,he often compares himself to individuals who are heavier.This process illustrates:

What is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About the Social World

Social Perception: How Do We Perceive Others?

Attitudes: Making Evaluations About the World

The Art and Science of Persuasion

Social Influence: Should We Resist?

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

Aggression

Examining Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why We Help and Why We Don’t

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