Question 1

The ______ of a theory refers to the number of different human behaviors that the theory attempts to explain.

Accepted Answer

A)  range 
B)  scope 
C)  parsimony 
D)  depth 
A)  range 
B)  scope 
C)  parsimony 
D)  depth

Question 2

The theory of planned behavior was developed based on the theory of reasoned action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The theory of planned behavior allowed researchers to better understand conflicting results from prior research.This served which function of a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  organization 
C)  direction 
D)  intervention 
A)  description 
B)  organization 
C)  direction 
D)  intervention

Question 4

In the theory of reasoned action and theory of planned behavior,behavioral intention refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  what a person thinks will be the likely outcome of a behavior 
B)  a person's attitude toward a certain behavior and subjective norms 
C)  whether or not someone intends to engage in a certain behavior 
D)  attitude strength 
A)  what a person thinks will be the likely outcome of a behavior 
B)  a person's attitude toward a certain behavior and subjective norms 
C)  whether or not someone intends to engage in a certain behavior 
D)  attitude strength

Question 5

Ajzen (1985)developed the theory of planned behavior based on his analysis of experiments that tested which of the following theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  the theory of subjective norms 
B)  the theory of reasoned action 
C)  social cognitive theory 
D)  stages of change model 
A)  the theory of subjective norms 
B)  the theory of reasoned action 
C)  social cognitive theory 
D)  stages of change model

Question 6

The central premise of cognitive dissonance theory is that psychological inconsistency makes people uncomfortable.The discomfort experienced is what is typically referred to as dissonance.Name two ways of reducing dissonance,and apply it to an example.

Accepted Answer

The following are three primary ways of

Question 7

The scientific process consists of a series of steps.The second step,theory development,involves the process of moving from the specific to the general,known as deduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Salespeople who employ the low-ball technique are taking advantage of the implications of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  postdecisional dissonance 
B)  insufficient justification 
C)  effort justification 
D)  bad taste 
A)  postdecisional dissonance 
B)  insufficient justification 
C)  effort justification 
D)  bad taste

Question 9

Postdecisional dissonance is said to occur

Accepted Answer

A)  after you realize you have made a bad decision 
B)  when you had to choose between two attractive alternatives 
C)  when you are unable to make up your mind about something 
D)  if you make a decision without weighing the facts 
A)  after you realize you have made a bad decision 
B)  when you had to choose between two attractive alternatives 
C)  when you are unable to make up your mind about something 
D)  if you make a decision without weighing the facts

Question 10

The theory of reasoned action is concerned with four key features: subjective norms,behavioral intention,attitude,and norms and effort justification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a situation in which you have put a high degree of effort into attaining a goal that you then come to feel may not have been worth all of the effort,according to cognitive dissonance theory,you are most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  reevaluate the amount of effort you put in, and judge it to be less than it really was 
B)  reevaluate the goal you attained, and convince yourself it was, in fact, worth it 
C)  decide to put less effort into attaining goals in the future 
D)  decide to put in no effort into your next activity 
A)  reevaluate the amount of effort you put in, and judge it to be less than it really was 
B)  reevaluate the goal you attained, and convince yourself it was, in fact, worth it 
C)  decide to put less effort into attaining goals in the future 
D)  decide to put in no effort into your next activity

Question 12

The theory of planned behavior allows researchers to better understand why some people download music illegally and then figure out ways to curb that behavior.This serves which function of a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  organization 
C)  direction 
D)  intervention 
A)  description 
B)  organization 
C)  direction 
D)  intervention

Question 13

Aronson updated Festinger's theory of dissonance by suggesting that dissonance may arise from any situation in which there is an inconsistency between self-concept and awareness of one's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Social psychological theories,such as the theory of planned behavior or cognitive dissonance theory,serve particular functions.Name and describe the three functions of a theory.

Accepted Answer

1.Providing organization-The first funct

Question 15

Central to cognitive dissonance theory is the idea that human beings are motivated to maintain ______ among their cognitions.

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy 
B)  reasonableness 
C)  comfort 
D)  consistency 
A)  accuracy 
B)  reasonableness 
C)  comfort 
D)  consistency

Question 16

In a situation where you tell a lie with very little external justification,according to cognitive dissonance theory you are most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  feel guilty because lying is wrong 
B)  apologize and tell the truth to reduce feelings of guilt 
C)  tell the truth the next time you are in a similar situation to make up for lying in the past 
D)  convince yourself you weren't really lying by changing your opinion regarding what you did lie about 
A)  feel guilty because lying is wrong 
B)  apologize and tell the truth to reduce feelings of guilt 
C)  tell the truth the next time you are in a similar situation to make up for lying in the past 
D)  convince yourself you weren't really lying by changing your opinion regarding what you did lie about

Question 17

The majority of social psychological theories are constructed by

Accepted Answer

A)  inferring general principles from observing specific instances 
B)  modifying already existing theories in psychology 
C)  developing specific concepts from general principles 
D)  mixing theories 
A)  inferring general principles from observing specific instances 
B)  modifying already existing theories in psychology 
C)  developing specific concepts from general principles 
D)  mixing theories

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the scientific process?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating specific hypotheses 
B)  observation 
C)  theory development 
D)  registering the research study 
A)  creating specific hypotheses 
B)  observation 
C)  theory development 
D)  registering the research study

Question 19

In the scientific process,what step comes after hypothesis development?

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical analysis 
B)  hypothesis testing 
C)  modifying the theory 
D)  screening 
A)  statistical analysis 
B)  hypothesis testing 
C)  modifying the theory 
D)  screening

Question 20

The theory of planned behavior suggested new relationships among phenomena such as behavioral control and behavioral intentions.This served which function of a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  organization 
C)  direction 
D)  intervention 
A)  description 
B)  organization 
C)  direction 
D)  intervention

The ______ of a theory refers to the number of different human behaviors that the theory attempts to explain.

The theory of planned behavior was developed based on the theory of reasoned action.

The theory of planned behavior allowed researchers to better understand conflicting results from prior research.This served which function of a theory?

In the theory of reasoned action and theory of planned behavior,behavioral intention refers to

Ajzen (1985)developed the theory of planned behavior based on his analysis of experiments that tested which of the following theories?

The central premise of cognitive dissonance theory is that psychological inconsistency makes people uncomfortable.The discomfort experienced is what is typically referred to as dissonance.Name two ways of reducing dissonance,and apply it to an example.

The scientific process consists of a series of steps.The second step,theory development,involves the process of moving from the specific to the general,known as deduction.

Salespeople who employ the low-ball technique are taking advantage of the implications of ______.

Postdecisional dissonance is said to occur

The theory of reasoned action is concerned with four key features: subjective norms,behavioral intention,attitude,and norms and effort justification.

In a situation in which you have put a high degree of effort into attaining a goal that you then come to feel may not have been worth all of the effort,according to cognitive dissonance theory,you are most likely to

The theory of planned behavior allows researchers to better understand why some people download music illegally and then figure out ways to curb that behavior.This serves which function of a theory?

Aronson updated Festinger's theory of dissonance by suggesting that dissonance may arise from any situation in which there is an inconsistency between self-concept and awareness of one's behavior.

Social psychological theories,such as the theory of planned behavior or cognitive dissonance theory,serve particular functions.Name and describe the three functions of a theory.

Central to cognitive dissonance theory is the idea that human beings are motivated to maintain ______ among their cognitions.

In a situation where you tell a lie with very little external justification,according to cognitive dissonance theory you are most likely to

The majority of social psychological theories are constructed by

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the scientific process?

In the scientific process,what step comes after hypothesis development?

The theory of planned behavior suggested new relationships among phenomena such as behavioral control and behavioral intentions.This served which function of a theory?

Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology

Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology

Intervention and Evaluation

Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams

Applying Social Psychology to the Media

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to Education

Applying Social Psychology to Organizations

Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

Applying Social Psychology to the Community

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Applying Social Psychology to Diversity

Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships

Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom

Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism

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Exam 2: Social Psychological Theory

The ______ of a theory refers to the number of different human behaviors that the theory attempts to explain.

The theory of planned behavior was developed based on the theory of reasoned action.

The theory of planned behavior allowed researchers to better understand conflicting results from prior research.This served which function of a theory?

In the theory of reasoned action and theory of planned behavior,behavioral intention refers to

Ajzen (1985)developed the theory of planned behavior based on his analysis of experiments that tested which of the following theories?

The central premise of cognitive dissonance theory is that psychological inconsistency makes people uncomfortable.The discomfort experienced is what is typically referred to as dissonance.Name two ways of reducing dissonance,and apply it to an example.

The scientific process consists of a series of steps.The second step,theory development,involves the process of moving from the specific to the general,known as deduction.

Salespeople who employ the low-ball technique are taking advantage of the implications of ______.

Postdecisional dissonance is said to occur

The theory of reasoned action is concerned with four key features: subjective norms,behavioral intention,attitude,and norms and effort justification.

In a situation in which you have put a high degree of effort into attaining a goal that you then come to feel may not have been worth all of the effort,according to cognitive dissonance theory,you are most likely to

The theory of planned behavior allows researchers to better understand why some people download music illegally and then figure out ways to curb that behavior.This serves which function of a theory?

Aronson updated Festinger's theory of dissonance by suggesting that dissonance may arise from any situation in which there is an inconsistency between self-concept and awareness of one's behavior.

Social psychological theories,such as the theory of planned behavior or cognitive dissonance theory,serve particular functions.Name and describe the three functions of a theory.

Central to cognitive dissonance theory is the idea that human beings are motivated to maintain ______ among their cognitions.

In a situation where you tell a lie with very little external justification,according to cognitive dissonance theory you are most likely to

The majority of social psychological theories are constructed by

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the scientific process?

In the scientific process,what step comes after hypothesis development?

The theory of planned behavior suggested new relationships among phenomena such as behavioral control and behavioral intentions.This served which function of a theory?

Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology

Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology

Intervention and Evaluation

Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams

Applying Social Psychology to the Media

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to Education

Applying Social Psychology to Organizations

Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

Applying Social Psychology to the Community

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Applying Social Psychology to Diversity

Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships

Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom

Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism

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