Exam 14: Social Psychology

Jermaine believes that when he does something well, it is due to his talent. However, when he doesn't do something well, he blames it on the situation. Jermaine is falling prey to the _____.

According to research, which of the following factors does NOT increase the risk for aggression?

When an individual, who is part of a larger group, chooses to put forth less effort than other group members, _____ occurs.

Consider this scenario: A large, unreasonable request is made but, not surprisingly, turned down. A more reasonable request is then made and, as expected, is accepted. This scenario describes the _____ technique.

Which of the following briefly describes the classic research on conformity led by Solomon Asch in the 1950s?

When a person assigns causes to another individual's behavior and assumes that the behavior is due to that individual's personal characteristics, a(n)_____ is made.

When Jill met Jack for the first time, she was amazed and thrilled by what she saw and heard. Aside from the fact that Jack was very good looking, he was polite, kind, and incredibly respectful. They began dating after that. Jack was actually rather rude and obnoxious. It took some time, though, before this seemed to sink in for Jill. What could explain Jill's failure to be aware of these characteristics sooner?

Which of the following briefly describes the classic research on obedience led by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s?

Based on your knowledge of social psychology, what factors lead to the development of prejudice and discrimination?

When Jeremy found out he made it to the second round of interviews for a job he wanted, he strongly believed it was due to his qualifications and talent. When he found out he was not chosen for the job, he assumed it was because the interviewers simply could not see what a great candidate they had in him. This exemplifies the _____

In class, students have been assigned to groups of three. They are to research a topic related to the course content, prepare a report, and present their findings to the class. Each of the three group members will receive the same grade. _____ occurs when students do not do their fair share of work within the group, but reap the rewards of a good grade due to the work completed by other group members.

Though Masuma does not really want to smoke pot, she wants to look cool in front of her friends. Masuma's act of giving in to the group is an example of _____.

Generally speaking, individuals tend to seek out and attract other individuals who are similar to them in terms of physical attractiveness and other social assets. These "rules of attraction" reflect the _____.

Which of the following is an emotional component of an attitude regarding welfare?

The impact on performance of the presence of other people engaged in the same task is also known as _____

Andy is a gymnast who often performs better when a large group of people are watching; Neil is a basketball player who performs well in practice but cannot seem to pull it together in front of a crowd. Both Andy and Neil are experiencing the phenomenon referred to as _____.

Why is deception sometimes necessary in psychological research?

Rasha and Malik have been a couple for more than 20 years. They still share similar interests, enjoy each other's company, and share a strong physical attraction to one another. According to Robert Sternberg, Rasha and Malik display _____

_____ proposed the triangular theory of love.

The unpleasant state that can occur when people become aware of inconsistencies between their attitudes, or between their attitudes and their behavior, defines _____