Question 1

According to your textbook, cultural differences in how behaviour is explained seem to increase with _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  income 
B)  age 
C)  self-awareness 
D)  education 
A)  income 
B)  age 
C)  self-awareness 
D)  education

Question 2

Compare and contrast the types of attributions that are made in individualistic cultures compared with collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

In individualistic cultures, attribution

Question 3

Denis believes that Dirk is an honest person, despite the fact the Denis know Dirk has lied about multiple things. Which of the following does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  Belief perseverance 
B)  Social hypothesis testing 
C)  Correspondence bias 
D)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
A)  Belief perseverance 
B)  Social hypothesis testing 
C)  Correspondence bias 
D)  Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 4

Individuals high in___________ like to think, solve problems, and understand their world accurately.

Accepted Answer

A)  need for education 
B)  need for understanding 
C)  need for cognition 
D)  need for intelligence 
A)  need for education 
B)  need for understanding 
C)  need for cognition 
D)  need for intelligence

Question 5

Liars engage in more spontaneous corrections than truth tellers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Your friend is setting you up on a blind date. She tells you that your date is arrogant, intelligent, motivated, and kind. Based on Asch's work on impression formation, which of those characteristics will likely impact your judgment the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrogant 
B)  Motivated 
C)  Kind 
D)  Intelligent 
A)  Arrogant 
B)  Motivated 
C)  Kind 
D)  Intelligent

Question 7

Facial expressions, eye movements, and bodily gestures are considered examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal cues. 
B)  inferences. 
C)  oral cues. 
D)  nonverbal cues. 
A)  verbal cues. 
B)  inferences. 
C)  oral cues. 
D)  nonverbal cues.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT identified as a facial feature that leads to the tendency to perceive someone as more kindhearted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thin lips 
B)  A round face 
C)  Curly hair 
D)  Large eyes 
A)  Thin lips 
B)  A round face 
C)  Curly hair 
D)  Large eyes

Question 9

___________ is defined as the process of automatically inferring traits from another person's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A)  Actor-observer effect 
B)  Three-stage model of attribution 
C)  Fundamental attribution error 
D)  Spontaneous trait inference 
A)  Actor-observer effect 
B)  Three-stage model of attribution 
C)  Fundamental attribution error 
D)  Spontaneous trait inference

Question 10

Describe the correspondence inference theory.

Accepted Answer

The correspondence inference theory, pro

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the three-stage model of attribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Automatically characterize a behaviour 
B)  Automatically make a situational attribution 
C)  Automatically make a dispositional inference 
D)  Use conscious effort to correct for situational constraints 
A)  Automatically characterize a behaviour 
B)  Automatically make a situational attribution 
C)  Automatically make a dispositional inference 
D)  Use conscious effort to correct for situational constraints

Question 12

Suppose a child steals money from his sibling. Provide both a dispositional and situational explanation for this behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Dispositional explanation: The child may

Question 13

By continuing to believe that smoking is not harmful to his health despite evidence of its link to lung cancer, John is illustrating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define spontaneous trait inference and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous trait inference is a psychol

Question 15

Olson and Marsheutz (2005) found that exposure to pictures of beautiful faces leads to faster categorization of ________ relative to exposure to unattractive faces.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal behaviour 
B)  negative traits 
C)  positive traits 
D)  verbal behaviour 
A)  nonverbal behaviour 
B)  negative traits 
C)  positive traits 
D)  verbal behaviour

Question 16

What do both the correspondent inference theory and the covariation theory assume about how we attribute causes to behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  That we are not very intelligent when we attribute causes to behaviours. 
B)  That we are biased thinkers when we attribute causes to behaviours. 
C)  That we are rational and logical when we attribute causes to behaviours. 
D)  These theories do not make assumptions about how we attribute causes to behaviours. 
A)  That we are not very intelligent when we attribute causes to behaviours. 
B)  That we are biased thinkers when we attribute causes to behaviours. 
C)  That we are rational and logical when we attribute causes to behaviours. 
D)  These theories do not make assumptions about how we attribute causes to behaviours.

Question 17

You want to make a good impression in your job interview. Based on your knowledge of the primacy effect, what would be the most effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talk about why you disliked your last job 
B)  Present your future employer with information about your weaknesses before your strengths 
C)  Present your future employer with information about your strengths before your weaknesses 
D)  Don't provide any information about your strengths or weaknesses 
A)  Talk about why you disliked your last job 
B)  Present your future employer with information about your weaknesses before your strengths 
C)  Present your future employer with information about your strengths before your weaknesses 
D)  Don't provide any information about your strengths or weaknesses

Question 18

According to your textbook, we can conclude which of the following regarding the effect of a teacher's expectations on school children's performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  A teacher's expectations alone can cause a student to perform poorly. 
B)  A teacher's expectations are usually inaccurate. 
C)  A teacher's expectations alone can cause a student to perform well. 
D)  A teacher's expectations can be self-fulfilling but not necessarily inevitable. 
A)  A teacher's expectations alone can cause a student to perform poorly. 
B)  A teacher's expectations are usually inaccurate. 
C)  A teacher's expectations alone can cause a student to perform well. 
D)  A teacher's expectations can be self-fulfilling but not necessarily inevitable.

Question 19

Jane's teacher assigns her to write a paper favouring abortion. Based on the correspondent inference theory, what could you conclude about Jane's attitude towards abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jane is in favour of abortion. 
B)  Jane is against of abortion/ 
C)  Jane is unsure if she is for or against abortion. 
D)  We cannot conclude whether Jane is for or against abortion based on this information. 
A)  Jane is in favour of abortion. 
B)  Jane is against of abortion/ 
C)  Jane is unsure if she is for or against abortion. 
D)  We cannot conclude whether Jane is for or against abortion based on this information.

Question 20

Pride and shame may be basic emotions because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are recognized by nonhuman animals. 
B)  they elicit action from observers. 
C)  they must be consciously expressed. 
D)  they are recognized cross-culturally. 
A)  they are recognized by nonhuman animals. 
B)  they elicit action from observers. 
C)  they must be consciously expressed. 
D)  they are recognized cross-culturally.

According to your textbook, cultural differences in how behaviour is explained seem to increase with _______.

Compare and contrast the types of attributions that are made in individualistic cultures compared with collectivist cultures.

Denis believes that Dirk is an honest person, despite the fact the Denis know Dirk has lied about multiple things. Which of the following does this exemplify?

Individuals high in___________ like to think, solve problems, and understand their world accurately.

Liars engage in more spontaneous corrections than truth tellers.

Your friend is setting you up on a blind date. She tells you that your date is arrogant, intelligent, motivated, and kind. Based on Asch's work on impression formation, which of those characteristics will likely impact your judgment the most?

Facial expressions, eye movements, and bodily gestures are considered examples of:

Which of the following is NOT identified as a facial feature that leads to the tendency to perceive someone as more kindhearted?

___________ is defined as the process of automatically inferring traits from another person's behaviour.

Describe the correspondence inference theory.

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the three-stage model of attribution?

Suppose a child steals money from his sibling. Provide both a dispositional and situational explanation for this behaviour.

By continuing to believe that smoking is not harmful to his health despite evidence of its link to lung cancer, John is illustrating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Define spontaneous trait inference and provide an example.

Olson and Marsheutz (2005) found that exposure to pictures of beautiful faces leads to faster categorization of ________ relative to exposure to unattractive faces.

What do both the correspondent inference theory and the covariation theory assume about how we attribute causes to behaviours?

You want to make a good impression in your job interview. Based on your knowledge of the primacy effect, what would be the most effective strategy?

According to your textbook, we can conclude which of the following regarding the effect of a teacher's expectations on school children's performance?

Jane's teacher assigns her to write a paper favouring abortion. Based on the correspondent inference theory, what could you conclude about Jane's attitude towards abortion?

Pride and shame may be basic emotions because:

What Is Social Psychology

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Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

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Exam 5: Social Perception

According to your textbook, cultural differences in how behaviour is explained seem to increase with _______.

Compare and contrast the types of attributions that are made in individualistic cultures compared with collectivist cultures.

Denis believes that Dirk is an honest person, despite the fact the Denis know Dirk has lied about multiple things. Which of the following does this exemplify?

Individuals high in___________ like to think, solve problems, and understand their world accurately.

Liars engage in more spontaneous corrections than truth tellers.

Your friend is setting you up on a blind date. She tells you that your date is arrogant, intelligent, motivated, and kind. Based on Asch's work on impression formation, which of those characteristics will likely impact your judgment the most?

Facial expressions, eye movements, and bodily gestures are considered examples of:

Which of the following is NOT identified as a facial feature that leads to the tendency to perceive someone as more kindhearted?

___________ is defined as the process of automatically inferring traits from another person's behaviour.

Describe the correspondence inference theory.

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the three-stage model of attribution?

Suppose a child steals money from his sibling. Provide both a dispositional and situational explanation for this behaviour.

By continuing to believe that smoking is not harmful to his health despite evidence of its link to lung cancer, John is illustrating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Define spontaneous trait inference and provide an example.

Olson and Marsheutz (2005) found that exposure to pictures of beautiful faces leads to faster categorization of ________ relative to exposure to unattractive faces.

What do both the correspondent inference theory and the covariation theory assume about how we attribute causes to behaviours?

You want to make a good impression in your job interview. Based on your knowledge of the primacy effect, what would be the most effective strategy?

According to your textbook, we can conclude which of the following regarding the effect of a teacher's expectations on school children's performance?

Jane's teacher assigns her to write a paper favouring abortion. Based on the correspondent inference theory, what could you conclude about Jane's attitude towards abortion?

Pride and shame may be basic emotions because:

What Is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition

The Self

Attitudes

The Power of Persuasion

Social Influence

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Aggression

Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behaviour

Filters