Question 1

Realistic conflict theory emphasizes the role of which of the following in the development of prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotypes of minority groups 
B)  Labelling of minority groups 
C)  Modelling of discriminatory behaviour 
D)  Competition for scarce resources 
A)  Stereotypes of minority groups 
B)  Labelling of minority groups 
C)  Modelling of discriminatory behaviour 
D)  Competition for scarce resources

Question 2

The bystander effect refers to the tendency of people who are bystanders to an accident or crime has a tendency to become involved and offer help or other kinds of aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What biological factors influence aggression?

Accepted Answer

A genetic link, in both aggression and c

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement about aggression according to the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most research supports the notion that aggressive energy is drained off by watching others behave aggressively sports or on TV. 
B)  Frustration, pain, extreme heat, loud noise, and foul odours have all been associated with ancrease aggressive responses 
C)  Social psychologists generally believe that aggression stems from an aggressivestinct man. 
D)  Frustration always leads to aggression. 
A)  Most research supports the notion that aggressive energy is drained off by watching others behave aggressively sports or on TV. 
B)  Frustration, pain, extreme heat, loud noise, and foul odours have all been associated with ancrease aggressive responses 
C)  Social psychologists generally believe that aggression stems from an aggressivestinct man. 
D)  Frustration always leads to aggression.

Question 5

Behaviour aimed at helping others that requires some self-sacrifice and is not performed for personal gain is called

Accepted Answer

A)  altruism 
B)  diffusion of responsibility. 
C)  social responsibility. 
D)  the bystander effect. 
A)  altruism 
B)  diffusion of responsibility. 
C)  social responsibility. 
D)  the bystander effect.

Question 6

Which of the following statements has received greatest support from research on interpersonal attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opposites attract. 
B)  Absence makes the heart grow fonder. 
C)  Familiarity breeds contempt. 
D)  Birds of a feather flock together 
A)  Opposites attract. 
B)  Absence makes the heart grow fonder. 
C)  Familiarity breeds contempt. 
D)  Birds of a feather flock together

Question 7

Which strategy would involve trying to gain compliance by making a large request that you know will be refused before coming back with a more reasonable request?

Accepted Answer

A)  obedience technique 
B)  ingratiation technique 
C)  foot-in-the-door technique 
D)  door-in-the-face technique 
A)  obedience technique 
B)  ingratiation technique 
C)  foot-in-the-door technique 
D)  door-in-the-face technique

Question 8

Which of the following is not a condition that promotes social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no monitoring ofdividual performance. 
B)  There is a possibility that group members' performance will be compared to some standard 
C)  The group size is large.
Ddividual output will not be evaluated. 
A)  There is no monitoring ofdividual performance. 
B)  There is a possibility that group members' performance will be compared to some standard 
C)  The group size is large.
Ddividual output will not be evaluated.

Question 9

What happens when we hold two opposing attitudes, or hold an attitude but do the opposite, and how can the tension be resolved?

Accepted Answer

We can resolve cognitive disso

Realistic conflict theory emphasizes the role of which of the following in the development of prejudice?

The bystander effect refers to the tendency of people who are bystanders to an accident or crime has a tendency to become involved and offer help or other kinds of aid.

What biological factors influence aggression?

Which of the following is a true statement about aggression according to the textbook?

Behaviour aimed at helping others that requires some self-sacrifice and is not performed for personal gain is called

Which of the following statements has received greatest support from research on interpersonal attraction?

Which strategy would involve trying to gain compliance by making a large request that you know will be refused before coming back with a more reasonable request?

Which of the following is not a condition that promotes social loafing?

What happens when we hold two opposing attitudes, or hold an attitude but do the opposite, and how can the tension be resolved?

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Exam 10: Social Psychology

Realistic conflict theory emphasizes the role of which of the following in the development of prejudice?

The bystander effect refers to the tendency of people who are bystanders to an accident or crime has a tendency to become involved and offer help or other kinds of aid.

What biological factors influence aggression?

Which of the following is a true statement about aggression according to the textbook?

Behaviour aimed at helping others that requires some self-sacrifice and is not performed for personal gain is called

Which of the following statements has received greatest support from research on interpersonal attraction?

Which strategy would involve trying to gain compliance by making a large request that you know will be refused before coming back with a more reasonable request?

Which of the following is not a condition that promotes social loafing?

What happens when we hold two opposing attitudes, or hold an attitude but do the opposite, and how can the tension be resolved?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Conciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychology Disorders

Therapies

Filters