Question 1

Which statement is most accurate regarding communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonhuman species communicate visually and physically, but not aurally. 
B)  Nonhuman and human species communicate to relate past events. 
C)  All cultural animals use language to communicate. 
D)  Most social animals have as complex a set of communication mechanisms as that of human language. 
A)  Nonhuman species communicate visually and physically, but not aurally. 
B)  Nonhuman and human species communicate to relate past events. 
C)  All cultural animals use language to communicate. 
D)  Most social animals have as complex a set of communication mechanisms as that of human language.

Question 2

When a tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, many people from all over the United States donated money and time to help the individuals in need due to that disaster. This tendency to help even total strangers illustrates the textbook's classification of humans as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  social animals 
B)  unconditionally generous 
C)  cultural animals 
D)  conflict-driven animals 
A)  social animals 
B)  unconditionally generous 
C)  cultural animals 
D)  conflict-driven animals

Question 3

Which statement is the most descriptive shorthand term for the trade-off involved in "delay of gratification" research?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Now versus tomorrow" 
B)  "Nature versus culture" 
C)  "Stop versus go" 
D)  "Self versus society" 
A)  "Now versus tomorrow" 
B)  "Nature versus culture" 
C)  "Stop versus go" 
D)  "Self versus society"

Question 4

The text distinguishes between social animals and cultural animals. Identify and discuss three important differences between social animals and cultural animals.

Accepted Answer

• Possible response points:
•Social anim

Question 5

Do politicians acknowledge the trade-offs that are inherent to political decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  No; politicians appear to be unaware of these trade-offs. 
B)  Yes; politicians appear to hyper-aware of trade-offs, and acknowledge them much more than the average person. 
C)  Politicians tend to be upfront about these trade-offs when running for office, but generally fail to acknowledge trade-offs once they are in office. 
D)  Politicians tend to downplay or ignore trade-offs when running for office, though they seem to acknowledge trade-offs once they are in office. 
A)  No; politicians appear to be unaware of these trade-offs. 
B)  Yes; politicians appear to hyper-aware of trade-offs, and acknowledge them much more than the average person. 
C)  Politicians tend to be upfront about these trade-offs when running for office, but generally fail to acknowledge trade-offs once they are in office. 
D)  Politicians tend to downplay or ignore trade-offs when running for office, though they seem to acknowledge trade-offs once they are in office.

Question 6

The automatic system is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  incapable of experiencing emotions or having thoughts 
B)  incapable of experiencing emotions but is capable of having thoughts 
C)  capable of experiencing emotions but is incapable of having thoughts 
D)  capable both of experiencing emotions and of having thoughts 
A)  incapable of experiencing emotions or having thoughts 
B)  incapable of experiencing emotions but is capable of having thoughts 
C)  capable of experiencing emotions but is incapable of having thoughts 
D)  capable both of experiencing emotions and of having thoughts

Question 7

In order for humans to function effectively in society, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the automatic mind often needs to override the deliberate system 
B)  the deliberate mind often needs to override the automatic system 
C)  they need to focus on training the automatic system 
D)  they need to allow the deliberate system to operate more emotionally 
A)  the automatic mind often needs to override the deliberate system 
B)  the deliberate mind often needs to override the automatic system 
C)  they need to focus on training the automatic system 
D)  they need to allow the deliberate system to operate more emotionally

Question 8

Understanding how the human psyche works can help us to understand human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are completely unrelated ideas because of the physiological versus psychological bent of each. 
B)  They address opposite but complementary parts of the mind. 
C)  They both address the same part of the mind, but differ in their view of how this part functions. 
D)  They describe the exact same construct physiologically and psychologically. 
A)  They are completely unrelated ideas because of the physiological versus psychological bent of each. 
B)  They address opposite but complementary parts of the mind. 
C)  They both address the same part of the mind, but differ in their view of how this part functions. 
D)  They describe the exact same construct physiologically and psychologically.

Question 10

The idea that nature and culture changed together and shaped each other is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperation 
B)  competition 
C)  evolution 
D)  co-evolution 
A)  cooperation 
B)  competition 
C)  evolution 
D)  co-evolution

Question 11

The text discusses the notion of natural selection. Explain how this works and elaborate on how natural selection led to gender differences in mating strategies.

Accepted Answer

• Possible response points:
•The process

Question 12

Suppose someone has given you $1000 to spend. In general, you will get the most enjoyment if you spend it on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an object you can only use alone 
B)  an object you can use with others 
C)  a solitary experience 
D)  an experience you share with others 
A)  an object you can only use alone 
B)  an object you can use with others 
C)  a solitary experience 
D)  an experience you share with others

Question 13

In order for people to operate successfully in culture, the relatively impulsive automatic system often needs to be overridden by the more rational ________________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order for people to operate successfully...

Question 14

Homosexual activity is looked upon as abnormal in all contemporary societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Culture primarily serves to teach people ________________.

Accepted Answer

restraint

Question 16

When it comes to conflict, social animals tend to use ____ to resolve conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression 
B)  laws 
C)  moral codes 
D)  mediation 
A)  aggression 
B)  laws 
C)  moral codes 
D)  mediation

Question 17

In evolutionary theory, the process of natural selection MOST favors the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  genes of people who are most physically fit 
B)  genes of people who reproduce the most 
C)  genes of people who survive the longest (even if they don't reproduce) 
D)  most unique (uncommon) genes in a population 
A)  genes of people who are most physically fit 
B)  genes of people who reproduce the most 
C)  genes of people who survive the longest (even if they don't reproduce) 
D)  most unique (uncommon) genes in a population

Question 18

Describe a tradeoff you have had to make in your life.

Accepted Answer

• Possible response points:
•Answers may

Question 19

Suppose that you were shown the calculation $5,672 + $2,004 + $2,744, and needed to calculate the sum quickly. How would your automatic system handle this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would quickly see that the sum is about $10,000, but would not calculate the exact amount. 
B)  It would calculate the exact sum, but would take a few moments. 
C)  It would not process this information at all, since only the deliberate system deals with calculations. 
D)  It would store the numbers and operators separately to pass along to the deliberate system for calculation. 
A)  It would quickly see that the sum is about $10,000, but would not calculate the exact amount. 
B)  It would calculate the exact sum, but would take a few moments. 
C)  It would not process this information at all, since only the deliberate system deals with calculations. 
D)  It would store the numbers and operators separately to pass along to the deliberate system for calculation.

Question 20

A characteristic that is innate ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  results from the influence of environment 
B)  is often difficult to change 
C)  typically varies from culture to culture 
D)  is independent of genetics 
A)  results from the influence of environment 
B)  is often difficult to change 
C)  typically varies from culture to culture 
D)  is independent of genetics

Which statement is most accurate regarding communication?

When a tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, many people from all over the United States donated money and time to help the individuals in need due to that disaster. This tendency to help even total strangers illustrates the textbook's classification of humans as ____.

Which statement is the most descriptive shorthand term for the trade-off involved in "delay of gratification" research?

The text distinguishes between social animals and cultural animals. Identify and discuss three important differences between social animals and cultural animals.

Do politicians acknowledge the trade-offs that are inherent to political decisions?

The automatic system is ____.

In order for humans to function effectively in society, ____.

Understanding how the human psyche works can help us to understand human behavior.

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind?

The idea that nature and culture changed together and shaped each other is known as ____.

The text discusses the notion of natural selection. Explain how this works and elaborate on how natural selection led to gender differences in mating strategies.

Suppose someone has given you $1000 to spend. In general, you will get the most enjoyment if you spend it on ____.

In order for people to operate successfully in culture, the relatively impulsive automatic system often needs to be overridden by the more rational ________________ system.

Homosexual activity is looked upon as abnormal in all contemporary societies.

Culture primarily serves to teach people ________________.

When it comes to conflict, social animals tend to use ____ to resolve conflict.

In evolutionary theory, the process of natural selection MOST favors the ____.

Describe a tradeoff you have had to make in your life.

Suppose that you were shown the calculation $5,672 + $2,004 + $2,744, and needed to calculate the sum quickly. How would your automatic system handle this information?

A characteristic that is innate ____.

The Mission and the Method

The Self

Choices and Actions

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

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Exam 2: Culture and Nature

Which statement is most accurate regarding communication?

When a tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, many people from all over the United States donated money and time to help the individuals in need due to that disaster. This tendency to help even total strangers illustrates the textbook's classification of humans as ____.

Which statement is the most descriptive shorthand term for the trade-off involved in "delay of gratification" research?

The text distinguishes between social animals and cultural animals. Identify and discuss three important differences between social animals and cultural animals.

Do politicians acknowledge the trade-offs that are inherent to political decisions?

The automatic system is ____.

In order for humans to function effectively in society, ____.

Understanding how the human psyche works can help us to understand human behavior.

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind?

The idea that nature and culture changed together and shaped each other is known as ____.

The text discusses the notion of natural selection. Explain how this works and elaborate on how natural selection led to gender differences in mating strategies.

Suppose someone has given you $1000 to spend. In general, you will get the most enjoyment if you spend it on ____.

In order for people to operate successfully in culture, the relatively impulsive automatic system often needs to be overridden by the more rational ________________ system.

Homosexual activity is looked upon as abnormal in all contemporary societies.

Culture primarily serves to teach people ________________.

When it comes to conflict, social animals tend to use ____ to resolve conflict.

In evolutionary theory, the process of natural selection MOST favors the ____.

Describe a tradeoff you have had to make in your life.

Suppose that you were shown the calculation $5,672 + $2,004 + $2,744, and needed to calculate the sum quickly. How would your automatic system handle this information?

A characteristic that is innate ____.

The Mission and the Method

The Self

Choices and Actions

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Filters