Exam 16: Social Psychology

A set of behavioral patterns connected with particular social positions is called a _____.

In the _____, helping behavior is motivated by some anticipated gain.

Which of the following is an example of a prejudice?

According to Latane and Darley, in which of the following situations are you MOST likely to get help from bystanders?

This is the change in behavior due to real or imagined group pressure.

If Earth was threatened by a comet from outer space, it is likely that ethnic fighting would decrease as nations came together to prevent this global calamity. This is an example of how _____ is(are) important in reducing prejudice.

Which of the following is (are) antecedents to groupthink?

When someone has a need for approval and acceptance by a group, they often conform to the norms set by that group. This is called _____ social influence.

Regarding attitudes toward birth control, being fearful of unwanted pregnancy reflects the ______component of attitude.

Which of the following principles of social psychology may have made it easier for American soldiers to kill Vietnamese civilians in the 1970s?

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

With regard to the norm for personal space, which of the following persons is MOST likely to break the U.S. norm by standing too close to an American adult?

Physical attractiveness is important in attraction across cultures because it _____.

Which of the following is most often TRUE of social behavior?

Define attitude and prejudice, and describe the three basic components of an attitude, using them to differentiate between a stereotype and discrimination.

The two MAJOR kinds of social influence are _____.

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.

Which of the following can increase aggression??

The REASON a person is being paid $1 to lie changes her or his attitude more than the person who is being paid $50 to lie is that _____.

Research suggests that children who are exposed to more TV or video game violence may _____.