Question 1

In which situation is intuition most likely to be used

Accepted Answer

A)  driving the normal route to work 
B)  picking the music for the first dance at a wedding 
C)  learning a new type of embroidery stitch 
D)  menu planning for a special occasion 
A)  driving the normal route to work 
B)  picking the music for the first dance at a wedding 
C)  learning a new type of embroidery stitch 
D)  menu planning for a special occasion

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of individualism

Accepted Answer

A)  Kelly strives for his artwork to be strange and unusual. 
B)  Darian is careful to keep his MP3 player turned down so his music doesn't disturb other subway passengers. 
C)  Stephen often arrives early to meet friends, so that no one is inconvenienced by waiting. 
D)  Ella tries to be modest and not "show off" for others. 
A)  Kelly strives for his artwork to be strange and unusual. 
B)  Darian is careful to keep his MP3 player turned down so his music doesn't disturb other subway passengers. 
C)  Stephen often arrives early to meet friends, so that no one is inconvenienced by waiting. 
D)  Ella tries to be modest and not "show off" for others.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of a field experiment

Accepted Answer

A)  sending surveys through the mail 
B)  interacting with diners in a coffee shop 
C)  doing phone interviews 
D)  doing a classroom demonstration 
A)  sending surveys through the mail 
B)  interacting with diners in a coffee shop 
C)  doing phone interviews 
D)  doing a classroom demonstration

Question 4

Demonstrate two ways in which cognitive misers decrease their mental load.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive misers decrease their mental l

Question 5

Having a script governing marriage proposals means that many marriage proposals are similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is the best example of collectivism

Accepted Answer

A)  Amar always works his hardest to get the best grades in class. 
B)  Betty is careful to obey her parents. 
C)  Cora makes sure all of her guests are served before she eats. 
D)  David always wipes his feet before coming in the house. 
A)  Amar always works his hardest to get the best grades in class. 
B)  Betty is careful to obey her parents. 
C)  Cora makes sure all of her guests are served before she eats. 
D)  David always wipes his feet before coming in the house.

Question 7

Max carefully makes a list of the pros and cons of accepting a job in another state. Max is likely using logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Calvin's schedule was extremely busy and he soon began to forget many important appointments. What capacity was likely being exceeded that led to the forgetfulness

Accepted Answer

A)  intuition 
B)  logic 
C)  dual processing 
D)  cognitive load 
A)  intuition 
B)  logic 
C)  dual processing 
D)  cognitive load

Question 9

An algorithm is a type of heuristic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement is the best example of magical thinking

Accepted Answer

A)  Everything happens for a reason. 
B)  If only I had front row tickets, maybe I could have gone onstage during the concert. 
C)  Some things are meant to be. 
D)  There is a right person for everyone. 
A)  Everything happens for a reason. 
B)  If only I had front row tickets, maybe I could have gone onstage during the concert. 
C)  Some things are meant to be. 
D)  There is a right person for everyone.

Question 11

Which best reflects a statement made by a maximizer

Accepted Answer

A)  I am usually content wherever I am. 
B)  I find it easy to pick the right gift for my spouse. 
C)  I never settle for second best. 
D)  Making decisions about what to wear are easy for me. 
A)  I am usually content wherever I am. 
B)  I find it easy to pick the right gift for my spouse. 
C)  I never settle for second best. 
D)  Making decisions about what to wear are easy for me.

Question 12

Which is the study of how people think and process information

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive load 
B)  social cognition 
C)  need for cognition 
D)  dual processing 
A)  cognitive load 
B)  social cognition 
C)  need for cognition 
D)  dual processing

Question 13

Mateo is watching a commercial for new sneakers. He might consider the information thoughtfully and carefully, or he might react fairly automatically. What enables him to use both processing styles

Accepted Answer

A)  intuition 
B)  logic 
C)  cognitive load 
D)  dual processing 
A)  intuition 
B)  logic 
C)  cognitive load 
D)  dual processing

Question 14

What type of mental structure guides common social behaviors

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotypes 
B)  schemas 
C)  scripts 
D)  memory structure 
A)  stereotypes 
B)  schemas 
C)  scripts 
D)  memory structure

Question 15

Photos of missing children on milk cartons lead many to think that child abductions are common because these images come readily to mind. This is an example of what concept

Accepted Answer

A)  anchoring and adjustment heuristic 
B)  algorithm 
C)  availability heuristic 
D)  representativeness heuristic 
A)  anchoring and adjustment heuristic 
B)  algorithm 
C)  availability heuristic 
D)  representativeness heuristic

Question 16

People are less likely to use the anchoring and adjustment heuristic in a discussion if what is true

Accepted Answer

A)  The issue is about an obscure topic. 
B)  They care deeply about an issue. 
C)  The issue is controversial. 
D)  The issue is complicated. 
A)  The issue is about an obscure topic. 
B)  They care deeply about an issue. 
C)  The issue is controversial. 
D)  The issue is complicated.

Question 17

Summarize the differences between intuition and logic.

Accepted Answer

Intuition and logic are two distinct cog

Question 18

Which skill is most likely used for important choices requiring a lot of planning

Accepted Answer

A)  intuition 
B)  logic 
C)  cognitive load shifting 
D)  dual processing 
A)  intuition 
B)  logic 
C)  cognitive load shifting 
D)  dual processing

Question 19

Which statement is an example of a downward counterfactual

Accepted Answer

A)  If the tornado's path was different, there would have been less damage. 
B)  If the house was sturdier, the tornado wouldn't have blown the roof away. 
C)  If the tornado was stronger, the sirens would have sounded sooner. 
D)  If the tornado had hit seconds earlier, we would have all died. 
A)  If the tornado's path was different, there would have been less damage. 
B)  If the house was sturdier, the tornado wouldn't have blown the roof away. 
C)  If the tornado was stronger, the sirens would have sounded sooner. 
D)  If the tornado had hit seconds earlier, we would have all died.

Question 20

Which statement is an example of an upward counterfactual

Accepted Answer

A)  If the traffic wasn't so heavy, I wouldn't have missed the ferry. 
B)  If I had taken the ferry, I wouldn't have arrived much faster than using the bridge. 
C)  If I had taken the ferry, I would have been seasick. 
D)  If the ferry broke down, I would have been stranded. 
A)  If the traffic wasn't so heavy, I wouldn't have missed the ferry. 
B)  If I had taken the ferry, I wouldn't have arrived much faster than using the bridge. 
C)  If I had taken the ferry, I would have been seasick. 
D)  If the ferry broke down, I would have been stranded.

Exam 4: Social Cognition

In which situation is intuition most likely to be used

Which of the following is the best example of individualism

Which of the following is the best example of a field experiment

Demonstrate two ways in which cognitive misers decrease their mental load.

Having a script governing marriage proposals means that many marriage proposals are similar.

Which of the following is the best example of collectivism

Max carefully makes a list of the pros and cons of accepting a job in another state. Max is likely using logic.

Calvin's schedule was extremely busy and he soon began to forget many important appointments. What capacity was likely being exceeded that led to the forgetfulness

An algorithm is a type of heuristic.

Which statement is the best example of magical thinking

Which best reflects a statement made by a maximizer

Which is the study of how people think and process information

Mateo is watching a commercial for new sneakers. He might consider the information thoughtfully and carefully, or he might react fairly automatically. What enables him to use both processing styles

What type of mental structure guides common social behaviors

Photos of missing children on milk cartons lead many to think that child abductions are common because these images come readily to mind. This is an example of what concept

People are less likely to use the anchoring and adjustment heuristic in a discussion if what is true

Summarize the differences between intuition and logic.

Which skill is most likely used for important choices requiring a lot of planning

Which statement is an example of a downward counterfactual

Which statement is an example of an upward counterfactual

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Helping Prosocial Behavior

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Social Psychology and a Sustainable Environment

Social Psychology of Law and the Courtroom

Social Psychology of Stress and Health

Social Psychology and Happiness: Positive

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