Question 1

Individual behavior is the focus of:

Accepted Answer

A) social psychology. 
B) sociology. 
C) Both social psychology and sociology focus on individual behavior. 
D) Neither social psychology nor sociology focus on individual behavior; both fields focus on groups. 
A) social psychology. 
B) sociology. 
C) Both social psychology and sociology focus on individual behavior. 
D) Neither social psychology nor sociology focus on individual behavior; both fields focus on groups.

Question 2

New lover is to longtime friend as _____ love is to _____ love.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The False consensus effect refers to the fact that one often exaggerates the differences between oneself and other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to research on factors that determine the likelihood that two people will become friends, which saying is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) "Opposites attract." 
B) "Birds of a feather flock together." 
C) "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." 
D) "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." 
A) "Opposites attract." 
B) "Birds of a feather flock together." 
C) "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." 
D) "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

Question 5

An advertising agency is developing advertisements to promote a political candidate. One ad is a radio spot airing during "drive time," when listeners are stressed, distracted, and impatient. Another advertisement is a print ad to appear in national newspapers and business magazines. Based on this information, which recommendation might the agency make based on research regarding the central and peripheral routes to persuasion?

Accepted Answer

A) Both the radio spot and the print ad should rely on the peripheral route to persuasion. 
B) The radio spot should rely on the peripheral route to persuasion. 
C) Both the radio spot and the print ad should rely on the central route to persuasion. 
D) The print ad should rely on the peripheral route to persuasion. 
A) Both the radio spot and the print ad should rely on the peripheral route to persuasion. 
B) The radio spot should rely on the peripheral route to persuasion. 
C) Both the radio spot and the print ad should rely on the central route to persuasion. 
D) The print ad should rely on the peripheral route to persuasion.

Question 6

Ethnocentrism is defined as negative attitudes toward other people or groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define groupthink. Relate how groupthink might have contributed to the 2003 decision to send American troops to Iraq.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink occurs when group members sha

Question 8

The tendency to modify one's attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs to match those of others is called:

Accepted Answer

A) conformity. 
B) compliance. 
C) persuasion. 
D) obedience. 
A) conformity. 
B) compliance. 
C) persuasion. 
D) obedience.

Question 9

Stereotypes constitute the behavioral component of a prejudicial attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Social psychologist Leon Festinger is associated with the study of:

Accepted Answer

A) routes to persuasion. 
B) conformity. 
C) cognitive dissonance. 
D) obedience. 
A) routes to persuasion. 
B) conformity. 
C) cognitive dissonance. 
D) obedience.

Question 11

_____ occurs when people perform better on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others.

Accepted Answer

A) Normative social influence 
B) Social facilitation 
C) Deindividuation 
D) Conformity 
A) Normative social influence 
B) Social facilitation 
C) Deindividuation 
D) Conformity

Question 12

Carole decides that the good feelings and joy of giving back to the community outweigh the cost of giving up her free time over the weekend, so she decides to volunteer at the Special Olympics. This example illustrates the _____ explanation of helping.

Accepted Answer

A) kin selection 
B) empathy 
C) reciprocal altruism 
D) social exchange 
A) kin selection 
B) empathy 
C) reciprocal altruism 
D) social exchange

Question 13

People often conform to be liked; this is called informational social influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The fundamental attribution error is at work when Annie assumes an aggressive driver is a hostile person rather than someone who is late for an appointment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Milgram's obedience experiment, a confederate played the "teacher" role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The saying "Opposites attract" is supported by psychological research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People use social media mainly to strengthen existing relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Rhys submits a major report to his boss ahead of the deadline. His boss assumes that Rhys is conscientious rather than that he simply had more time than usual to devote to the assignment. This example illustrates the:

Accepted Answer

A) False consensus effect. 
B) just-world hypothesis. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) fundamental attribution error. 
A) False consensus effect. 
B) just-world hypothesis. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) fundamental attribution error.

Question 19

Jeremy donates canned goods to a food bank and expects no benefit in return for his donation. Jeremy's behavior BEST illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A) empathy. 
B) prosocial behavior. 
C) altruism. 
D) compliance. 
A) empathy. 
B) prosocial behavior. 
C) altruism. 
D) compliance.

Question 20

Behavior aimed at benefiting others is called:

Accepted Answer

A) empathy. 
B) prosocial behavior. 
C) compliance. 
D) obedience. 
A) empathy. 
B) prosocial behavior. 
C) compliance. 
D) obedience.

Individual behavior is the focus of:

New lover is to longtime friend as _ love is to _ love.

The False consensus effect refers to the fact that one often exaggerates the differences between oneself and other people.

According to research on factors that determine the likelihood that two people will become friends, which saying is MOST accurate?

Ethnocentrism is defined as negative attitudes toward other people or groups.

Define groupthink. Relate how groupthink might have contributed to the 2003 decision to send American troops to Iraq.

The tendency to modify one's attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs to match those of others is called:

Stereotypes constitute the behavioral component of a prejudicial attitude.

Social psychologist Leon Festinger is associated with the study of:

_____ occurs when people perform better on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others.

Carole decides that the good feelings and joy of giving back to the community outweigh the cost of giving up her free time over the weekend, so she decides to volunteer at the Special Olympics. This example illustrates the _____ explanation of helping.

People often conform to be liked; this is called informational social influence.

The fundamental attribution error is at work when Annie assumes an aggressive driver is a hostile person rather than someone who is late for an appointment.

In Milgram's obedience experiment, a confederate played the "teacher" role.

The saying "Opposites attract" is supported by psychological research.

People use social media mainly to strengthen existing relationships.

Rhys submits a major report to his boss ahead of the deadline. His boss assumes that Rhys is conscientious rather than that he simply had more time than usual to devote to the assignment. This example illustrates the:

Jeremy donates canned goods to a food bank and expects no benefit in return for his donation. Jeremy's behavior BEST illustrates:

Behavior aimed at benefiting others is called:

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Individual behavior is the focus of:

New lover is to longtime friend as _____ love is to _____ love.

The False consensus effect refers to the fact that one often exaggerates the differences between oneself and other people.

According to research on factors that determine the likelihood that two people will become friends, which saying is MOST accurate?

Ethnocentrism is defined as negative attitudes toward other people or groups.

Define groupthink. Relate how groupthink might have contributed to the 2003 decision to send American troops to Iraq.

The tendency to modify one's attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs to match those of others is called:

Stereotypes constitute the behavioral component of a prejudicial attitude.

Social psychologist Leon Festinger is associated with the study of:

_____ occurs when people perform better on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others.

Carole decides that the good feelings and joy of giving back to the community outweigh the cost of giving up her free time over the weekend, so she decides to volunteer at the Special Olympics. This example illustrates the _____ explanation of helping.

People often conform to be liked; this is called informational social influence.

The fundamental attribution error is at work when Annie assumes an aggressive driver is a hostile person rather than someone who is late for an appointment.

In Milgram's obedience experiment, a confederate played the "teacher" role.

The saying "Opposites attract" is supported by psychological research.

People use social media mainly to strengthen existing relationships.

Rhys submits a major report to his boss ahead of the deadline. His boss assumes that Rhys is conscientious rather than that he simply had more time than usual to devote to the assignment. This example illustrates the:

Jeremy donates canned goods to a food bank and expects no benefit in return for his donation. Jeremy's behavior BEST illustrates:

Behavior aimed at benefiting others is called:

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Filters

New lover is to longtime friend as _ love is to _ love.