Exam 16: Social Psychology

You and a friend are watching a ballgame. The batter misses. You believe this is because the sun is setting and probably cast a glare in his eyes. Your friend believes this is because the batter lacks talent. You made a _____ attribution and your friend made a(n) _____ attribution.

The principles people follow in making judgments about the causes of events, others' behavior, and their own behavior are known as _____.

After the first week at his new school, Gratias had his hair cut the way others were wearing theirs and started tucking in his shirt the way other boys on campus did in order to fit in. This is an example of _____.

Which of the following will DECREASE obedience?

Negative behavior directed at members of a group is known as _____.

Describe three key factors in interpersonal attraction and state how each contributes to either the initiation or maintenance of a relationship.

Zimbardo's simulation of prison life provided a dramatic demonstration of the power of _____ on behavior.

The fact that husbands and wives both report doing more than 50% of the household chores is an example of _____.

Who is MOST likely to learn a prejudice against a new group of people?

According to research, which of the following does NOT reduce aggression?

The set of normative expectations connected with particular social positions is your text's definition of a _____.

This form of behavior is intended to harm someone.

In contrast to other fields within psychology, social psychology emphasizes _____.

Research on the mere exposure effects suggests that we will like a photograph of ourselves better if it is _____, and our friends will prefer our photograph if it is _____.