Question 1

According to the text, which of the following are true of self-perception and cognitive dissonance theories?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-perception theory has more support and evidence. 
B) Evidence exists to support both theories. 
C) Cognitive dissonance theory has more support and evidence. 
D) They are mutually exclusive; therefore one has to be correct. 
A) Self-perception theory has more support and evidence. 
B) Evidence exists to support both theories. 
C) Cognitive dissonance theory has more support and evidence. 
D) They are mutually exclusive; therefore one has to be correct. B

Question 2

Which of the following is not conductive to aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) pain 
B) heat 
C) cool temperatures 
D) crowding 
A) pain 
B) heat 
C) cool temperatures 
D) crowding C

Question 3

According to the text, in what percentage of homicides has the murderer and/or the victim been drinking?

Accepted Answer

A) 45 
B) 55 
C) 65 
D) 80 
A) 45 
B) 55 
C) 65 
D) 80 C

Question 4

Which of the following is an innate behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) reading a book 
B) watching a movie 
C) playing in the band 
D) fleeing danger 
A) reading a book 
B) watching a movie 
C) playing in the band 
D) fleeing danger

Question 5

The theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating is the

Accepted Answer

A) social learning theory. 
B) instrumental learning theory. 
C) behavioral learning theory. 
D) group learning theory. 
A) social learning theory. 
B) instrumental learning theory. 
C) behavioral learning theory. 
D) group learning theory.

Question 6

When college males were asked if there were any chance they would rape a woman, "if you could be assured that no one would know and that you could in no way be punished," what percentage said there was a slim chance?

Accepted Answer

A) 11 
B) 23 
C) 33 
D) 45 
A) 11 
B) 23 
C) 33 
D) 45

Question 7

A motive to increase one's own welfare is

Accepted Answer

A) the illusion of control effect. 
B) achievement motivation. 
C) self-efficacy. 
D) egoism. 
A) the illusion of control effect. 
B) achievement motivation. 
C) self-efficacy. 
D) egoism.

Question 8

According to research by Daniel Batson, altruism may have its basis in feelings of

Accepted Answer

A) guilt. 
B) empathy. 
C) sadness. 
D) happiness. 
A) guilt. 
B) empathy. 
C) sadness. 
D) happiness.

Question 9

In a national survey, what percentage of women reported having been forced by a man to do something sexually?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 22 
C) 29 
D) 37 
A) 15 
B) 22 
C) 29 
D) 37

Question 10

Sales rates of Hustler and Playboy were positively correlated with state

Accepted Answer

A) child abuse rates. 
B) rape rates. 
C) employment rates. 
D) incest rates. 
A) child abuse rates. 
B) rape rates. 
C) employment rates. 
D) incest rates.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of findings on the catharsis hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Catharsis always occurs. 
B) The calming effect of retaliation seems to occur only in very specific circumstances. 
C) The catharsis hypothesis has been well-support 
A) Catharsis always occurs. 
B) The calming effect of retaliation seems to occur only in very specific circumstances. 
C) The catharsis hypothesis has been well-support

Question 12

The result of bribing people to do what they already enjoy doing is the

Accepted Answer

A) self-monitoring effect. 
B) overjustification effect. 
C) self-presentation effect. 
D) underjustification effect. 
A) self-monitoring effect. 
B) overjustification effect. 
C) self-presentation effect. 
D) underjustification effect.

Question 13

The degree of attraction among group members relates to the dimension of

Accepted Answer

A) compatibility. 
B) structure. 
C) cohesiveness. 
D) conformity. 
A) compatibility. 
B) structure. 
C) cohesiveness. 
D) conformity.

Question 14

What is the ratio of Americans who believe in the following statement? Sexual materials provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses.

Accepted Answer

A) 9 to 1 
B) 7 to 1 
C) 5 to 1 
D) 2 to 1 
A) 9 to 1 
B) 7 to 1 
C) 5 to 1 
D) 2 to 1

According to the text, which of the following are true of self-perception and cognitive dissonance theories?

Which of the following is not conductive to aggression?

According to the text, in what percentage of homicides has the murderer and/or the victim been drinking?

Which of the following is an innate behavior?

The theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating is the

When college males were asked if there were any chance they would rape a woman, "if you could be assured that no one would know and that you could in no way be punished," what percentage said there was a slim chance?

A motive to increase one's own welfare is

According to research by Daniel Batson, altruism may have its basis in feelings of

In a national survey, what percentage of women reported having been forced by a man to do something sexually?

Sales rates of Hustler and Playboy were positively correlated with state

Which of the following is true of findings on the catharsis hypothesis?

The result of bribing people to do what they already enjoy doing is the

The degree of attraction among group members relates to the dimension of

What is the ratio of Americans who believe in the following statement? Sexual materials provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses.

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Exam 3: Social and Psychological Dynamics in Human Behavior

According to the text, which of the following are true of self-perception and cognitive dissonance theories?

Which of the following is not conductive to aggression?

According to the text, in what percentage of homicides has the murderer and/or the victim been drinking?

Which of the following is an innate behavior?

The theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating is the

When college males were asked if there were any chance they would rape a woman, "if you could be assured that no one would know and that you could in no way be punished," what percentage said there was a slim chance?

A motive to increase one's own welfare is

According to research by Daniel Batson, altruism may have its basis in feelings of

In a national survey, what percentage of women reported having been forced by a man to do something sexually?

Sales rates of Hustler and Playboy were positively correlated with state

Which of the following is true of findings on the catharsis hypothesis?

The result of bribing people to do what they already enjoy doing is the

The degree of attraction among group members relates to the dimension of

What is the ratio of Americans who believe in the following statement? Sexual materials provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses.

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Psychology: Concepts and Theories

Human Behavior and Interactions

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