Exam 1: An Invitation to Social Psychology

Describe the benefits of a social psychological approach to understanding why people behave the way they do. That is, how does social psychology go beyond basic human intuition? Why is this important?

Which of the following do people share with animals, especially higher primates?

________ molds animals and plants so that traits that enhance the probability of survival are passed on to subsequent generations.

One of the most commonly used social neuroscience techniques is known as functional magnetic resonance imaging. This technique detects ________ to determine which parts of the brain are active during certain activities.

According to evolutionary theory, males put ________ investment in their offspring than females because males ________.

Which of the following studies takes a social neuroscience approach?

Judy is always complimenting people with whom she works. Bob, one of Judy's best friends, thinks that Judy is genuinely thoughtful and friendly. Sarah, who does not know Judy well, thinks that Sarah is shallow and fake. This example suggests how friendship influences

Marco, a physics major, and Tim, a social work major, always take the bus together to school. Today the bus was delayed. Tim is going to be late for a midterm. Marco does not have class for a few hours. While walking from the bus stop, Marco and Tim pass a woman crying on a bench. According to Darley and Batson's "Good Samaritan" study, how are Marco and Tim likely to behave?

Tamara just bought a brand new purse. According to research on culture and social class in the United States, how is Tamara likely to respond when her best friend buys the same purse?

Theory of mind is important for group living because it

The naturalistic fallacy refers to the claim that

Which of the following methods is most clearly suited for testing whether construals exert a causal effect on game performance?

Kurt Lewin's concept, the field of forces, emphasizes that ________ underlie(s) much of human behavior.

Which of the following is a fundamental difference between individualist and collectivist cultures?

A reader for American schoolchildren from the 1930s shows a little boy running, whereas a reader for Chinese children from the same time period shows a boy with his brother. What cultural difference does this highlight?

Pat has listed ten things that describe who he is. The first three are "I am a son," "I am fun when I am with my friends," and "I am a manager." Pat is most likely part of a(n) ________ culture.

A stereotype is best characterized as a type of

Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with the evolutionary perspective?

Compare and contrast the evolutionary and cultural perspectives on human behavior.

Pro-affirmative action advocates try to activate schemas related to ________, whereas anti-affirmative action advocates try to activate schemas related to ________.