Exam 16: A: Social Thinking and Social Influence

When people assume that the actions of actors in television programs are due to the personalities of the actors rather than the obvious external cause that they are playing a character,these television viewers are exhibiting

Regarding social networks,which of the following statements is FALSE?

You tell yourself that you were late starting your psychology project because of the demands of your other courses and your job; but your roommate was late because he is a procrastinator.You are displaying

Other people are always late because they are irresponsible,while you are late because you were held up by events beyond your control.This statement illustrates

Attribution theory concerns our tendency to explain our behavior and that of others

Roles contribute to the streamlining of everyday interactions because they

Mr.Perkins is surprised that his most valued employee was late getting to work.He wonders if the employee might have had car trouble or encountered a traffic jam.Mr.Perkins is attributing his employee's behavior to an

A convergence of attitudes,beliefs,and behaviors tends to take place in many groups due to

Nell tastes her food,then salts it.You assume that the food needed salt,therefore,you attribute her actions to a(n)

When people are asked to freely express their attitudes on a particular issue,which method of attitude measurement is being used?

You have vacationed in Chattanooga,Tennessee twice in the last five years and had a wonderful time on each visit.You are planning a "getaway" for some rest and relaxation,and this destination "pops" into your mind.Your positive attitude toward Chattanooga is based on

Which of the following is NOT a method of measuring attitudes listed in your textbook?

Which attitude measurement would NOT be used to determine feelings of the public on issues involving racial equality?

College athletes who practice less than usual before the important game in order to have an excuse for poor performance are illustrating the concept of

Ellen and Petra are visiting the new exhibit at the art gallery.Ellen tells Petra,"I really love that painting.It is so vibrant and unique." Ellen's statement best illustrates which component of an attitude?

A group to which the person does not identify is known as the __________ group.

Our desire for self-evaluation provides a motive for associating with others,and in doing so,influences which groups we join,according to the __________ theory.

We all belong to many overlapping social groups; and within the structure of the group,we occupy a

When there is no objective standard,we often turn to others in an effort to evaluate our actions,feelings,or abilities.This is known as

Mothers with full-time jobs,coaches whose sons or daughters play on their team,and students who have jobs and families to take care of all experience