Question 1

Sternberg's triangular theory of love proposes that romantic relationships consist of varying degrees of

Accepted Answer

A)  passion, intimacy, and commitment. 
B)  security, affection, and intimacy. 
C)  passion, altruism, and immediacy. 
D)  happiness, attraction, and commitment. 
A)  passion, intimacy, and commitment. 
B)  security, affection, and intimacy. 
C)  passion, altruism, and immediacy. 
D)  happiness, attraction, and commitment.

Question 2

In which of the following settings would a person having a heart attack be most likely to get help?

Accepted Answer

A)  A crowded subway 
B)  A city street at lunchtime 
C)  An office with only a few employees 
D)  A well-attended library 
A)  A crowded subway 
B)  A city street at lunchtime 
C)  An office with only a few employees 
D)  A well-attended library

Question 3

Which is true of social stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotypes are always negative. 
B)  Most stereotypes are rational. 
C)  We are consciously aware of all of our stereotypes. 
D)  Stereotypes increase prejudice. 
A)  Stereotypes are always negative. 
B)  Most stereotypes are rational. 
C)  We are consciously aware of all of our stereotypes. 
D)  Stereotypes increase prejudice.

Question 4

Co-workers Amber and Josh are competing for the same management position. Just before Amber's interview, Josh intentionally makes her anxious by telling her the whole department is hoping he gets the job. This is an example of _______ aggression.

Accepted Answer

instrument

Question 5

Which of the following behaviors would increase groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seeking the advice of outside experts 
B)  Emphasizing the importance of group loyalty 
C)  Having the group leader actively encourage dissent 
D)  Arranging for a subgroup to identify potential pitfalls of a plan 
A)  Seeking the advice of outside experts 
B)  Emphasizing the importance of group loyalty 
C)  Having the group leader actively encourage dissent 
D)  Arranging for a subgroup to identify potential pitfalls of a plan

Question 6

A politician has sponsored a bill to reduce first-time criminal offenses by making prison sentences longer. This suggests the politician sees _______ as the function of punishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A politician has sponsored a bill to...

Question 7

Daniel's co-worker has a daughter who needs a kidney transplant. Moved by her story, Daniel decides to donate one of his own kidneys to the girl. Which of the following best describes Daniel's actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social facilitation 
B)  Altruism 
C)  The bystander effect 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
A)  Social facilitation 
B)  Altruism 
C)  The bystander effect 
D)  Cognitive dissonance

Question 8

Suppose you meet a man with a round face, large eyes, thin eyebrows, and full lips. Evidence indicates that your first impression of this person will be that he is

Accepted Answer

A)  mature and wise. 
B)  naïve and innocent. 
C)  competent and charming. 
D)  strong and authoritative. 
A)  mature and wise. 
B)  naïve and innocent. 
C)  competent and charming. 
D)  strong and authoritative.

Question 9

A prosecutor asking a jury to deliver a death sentence informs the jury that voters have approved the death penalty and it was her personal decision to seek it in this case. This information will _______ the likelihood that jurors will deliver a death sentence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A prosecutor asking a jury to deliver...

Question 10

Jamie and Chris have been together for a decade and plan to move across the country together. Though they describe their initial infatuation as long gone, they spend a great deal of time together on shared interests, clearly admire each other, and are comfortable expressing their deepest feelings. This relationship fits the definition of _______ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic 
B)  fatuous 
C)  consummate 
D)  companionate 
A)  romantic 
B)  fatuous 
C)  consummate 
D)  companionate

Question 11

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between genes and political views?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political views are determined by family values and social norms, not genetic factors. 
B)  Identical and non-identical twins are equally likely to share political views. 
C)  Conservative political views are linked to the genetic tendency to distrust strong leaders. 
D)  Liberal political views are linked to the genetic tendency to tolerate personal differences. 
A)  Political views are determined by family values and social norms, not genetic factors. 
B)  Identical and non-identical twins are equally likely to share political views. 
C)  Conservative political views are linked to the genetic tendency to distrust strong leaders. 
D)  Liberal political views are linked to the genetic tendency to tolerate personal differences.

Question 12

From the following concepts, select the one that is most similar to self-handicapping.

Accepted Answer

A)  The fundamental attribution error 
B)  The self-serving bias 
C)  Buyer's remorse 
D)  Social prejudice 
A)  The fundamental attribution error 
B)  The self-serving bias 
C)  Buyer's remorse 
D)  Social prejudice

Question 13

An experiment revealed that most college students failed to help a person they heard having a seizure when they believed others also heard it. This is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  the failure of people in individualistic cultures to express empathy. 
B)  the fact that reciprocal altruism does not apply with strangers. 
C)  diffusion of responsibility. 
D)  deindividuation. 
A)  the failure of people in individualistic cultures to express empathy. 
B)  the fact that reciprocal altruism does not apply with strangers. 
C)  diffusion of responsibility. 
D)  deindividuation.

Question 14

Mr. Burns has never promoted a minority employee to management because he believes they do not have a drive to succeed. Few African-American candidates apply for management positions. This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the factual basis of stereotypes. 
B)  social loafing. 
C)  a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  groupthink. 
A)  the factual basis of stereotypes. 
B)  social loafing. 
C)  a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  groupthink.

Question 15

Esther has been married for fifty years. She is no longer physically attracted to her spouse. She does not share her most personal thoughts and feelings with him. According to the triangular theory of love, Esther's relationship would be best described as _______ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  companionate 
B)  fatuous 
C)  empty 
D)  consummate 
A)  companionate 
B)  fatuous 
C)  empty 
D)  consummate

Question 16

What evidence best supports a genetic basis, rather than a social basis, for aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are more likely to be arrested than women are. 
B)  Americans have persistently high rates of gun violence. 
C)  In most species of mammals, males are more aggressive. 
D)  Strong frontal lobe activity predicts impulsive aggression. 
A)  Men are more likely to be arrested than women are. 
B)  Americans have persistently high rates of gun violence. 
C)  In most species of mammals, males are more aggressive. 
D)  Strong frontal lobe activity predicts impulsive aggression.

Question 17

The person least likely to conform to the majority opinion would be someone who disagrees with

Accepted Answer

A)  all others in a group of twenty. 
B)  all others in a group of five. 
C)  both of the others in a group of three. 
D)  all but one other person in a group of ten. 
A)  all others in a group of twenty. 
B)  all others in a group of five. 
C)  both of the others in a group of three. 
D)  all but one other person in a group of ten.

Question 18

Which of the following statements would most likely occur in a group exhibiting groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'll take responsibility for finding an expert consultant." 
B)  "Next, let's consider the potential risks of this investment." 
C)  "We all seem to be in agreement, so let's move on to the next topic." 
D)  "Before we vote, everyone needs to share their honest opinion." 
A)  "I'll take responsibility for finding an expert consultant." 
B)  "Next, let's consider the potential risks of this investment." 
C)  "We all seem to be in agreement, so let's move on to the next topic." 
D)  "Before we vote, everyone needs to share their honest opinion."

Question 19

Of the following statements, which most accurately describes the American prison system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans imprison a higher proportion of their population than any other nation. 
B)  In recent decades, the United States has increased school funding and decreased prison funding. 
C)  Americans tend to see rehabilitation as the primary purpose of imprisonment. 
D)  The United States imprisons far fewer people than Libya or Saudi Arabia. 
A)  Americans imprison a higher proportion of their population than any other nation. 
B)  In recent decades, the United States has increased school funding and decreased prison funding. 
C)  Americans tend to see rehabilitation as the primary purpose of imprisonment. 
D)  The United States imprisons far fewer people than Libya or Saudi Arabia.

Question 20

In an experiment, women randomly assigned to wear matching masks showed more hostility than women who were not wearing masks. This is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink. 
B)  deindividuation. 
C)  neuroeconomics. 
D)  the actor-observer bias. 
A)  groupthink. 
B)  deindividuation. 
C)  neuroeconomics. 
D)  the actor-observer bias.

Sternberg's triangular theory of love proposes that romantic relationships consist of varying degrees of

In which of the following settings would a person having a heart attack be most likely to get help?

Which is true of social stereotypes?

Co-workers Amber and Josh are competing for the same management position. Just before Amber's interview, Josh intentionally makes her anxious by telling her the whole department is hoping he gets the job. This is an example of _______ aggression.

Which of the following behaviors would increase groupthink?

A politician has sponsored a bill to reduce first-time criminal offenses by making prison sentences longer. This suggests the politician sees _______ as the function of punishment.

Daniel's co-worker has a daughter who needs a kidney transplant. Moved by her story, Daniel decides to donate one of his own kidneys to the girl. Which of the following best describes Daniel's actions?

Suppose you meet a man with a round face, large eyes, thin eyebrows, and full lips. Evidence indicates that your first impression of this person will be that he is

A prosecutor asking a jury to deliver a death sentence informs the jury that voters have approved the death penalty and it was her personal decision to seek it in this case. This information will _______ the likelihood that jurors will deliver a death sentence.

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between genes and political views?

From the following concepts, select the one that is most similar to self-handicapping.

An experiment revealed that most college students failed to help a person they heard having a seizure when they believed others also heard it. This is best explained by

Mr. Burns has never promoted a minority employee to management because he believes they do not have a drive to succeed. Few African-American candidates apply for management positions. This illustrates

Esther has been married for fifty years. She is no longer physically attracted to her spouse. She does not share her most personal thoughts and feelings with him. According to the triangular theory of love, Esther's relationship would be best described as _______ love.

What evidence best supports a genetic basis, rather than a social basis, for aggression?

The person least likely to conform to the majority opinion would be someone who disagrees with

Which of the following statements would most likely occur in a group exhibiting groupthink?

Of the following statements, which most accurately describes the American prison system?

In an experiment, women randomly assigned to wear matching masks showed more hostility than women who were not wearing masks. This is best explained by

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Sternberg's triangular theory of love proposes that romantic relationships consist of varying degrees of

In which of the following settings would a person having a heart attack be most likely to get help?

Which is true of social stereotypes?

Co-workers Amber and Josh are competing for the same management position. Just before Amber's interview, Josh intentionally makes her anxious by telling her the whole department is hoping he gets the job. This is an example of _______ aggression.

Which of the following behaviors would increase groupthink?

A politician has sponsored a bill to reduce first-time criminal offenses by making prison sentences longer. This suggests the politician sees _______ as the function of punishment.

Daniel's co-worker has a daughter who needs a kidney transplant. Moved by her story, Daniel decides to donate one of his own kidneys to the girl. Which of the following best describes Daniel's actions?

Suppose you meet a man with a round face, large eyes, thin eyebrows, and full lips. Evidence indicates that your first impression of this person will be that he is

A prosecutor asking a jury to deliver a death sentence informs the jury that voters have approved the death penalty and it was her personal decision to seek it in this case. This information will _______ the likelihood that jurors will deliver a death sentence.

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between genes and political views?

From the following concepts, select the one that is most similar to self-handicapping.

An experiment revealed that most college students failed to help a person they heard having a seizure when they believed others also heard it. This is best explained by

Mr. Burns has never promoted a minority employee to management because he believes they do not have a drive to succeed. Few African-American candidates apply for management positions. This illustrates

Esther has been married for fifty years. She is no longer physically attracted to her spouse. She does not share her most personal thoughts and feelings with him. According to the triangular theory of love, Esther's relationship would be best described as _______ love.

What evidence best supports a genetic basis, rather than a social basis, for aggression?

The person least likely to conform to the majority opinion would be someone who disagrees with

Which of the following statements would most likely occur in a group exhibiting groupthink?

Of the following statements, which most accurately describes the American prison system?

In an experiment, women randomly assigned to wear matching masks showed more hostility than women who were not wearing masks. This is best explained by

Introduction: Principles of Psychology

Psychology As a Science

The Neuroscience of Behavior

Genes, Environment, and Behavior

Developmental Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Cognition

Intelligence

Motivation and the Regulation of Behavior

Emotions, Stress, and Health

Personality

Clinical Psychology

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