Question 1

Sets of cognitions about people and social experiences are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  images 
B)  algorithms 
C)  halo effects 
D)  schemas 
A)  images 
B)  algorithms 
C)  halo effects 
D)  schemas

Question 2

In the _____ technique,someone makes a large request,expects it to be refused,and follows it with a smaller one.

Accepted Answer

A)  not-so-free 
B)  foot-in-the-door 
C)  door-in-the-face 
D)  that's-not-all 
A)  not-so-free 
B)  foot-in-the-door 
C)  door-in-the-face 
D)  that's-not-all

Question 3

The classic "shock" study of obedience is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Solomon Asch. 
B)  Stanley Milgram. 
C)  Philip Zimbardo. 
D)  Leon Festinger. 
A)  Solomon Asch. 
B)  Stanley Milgram. 
C)  Philip Zimbardo. 
D)  Leon Festinger.

Question 4

Carter loves philosophical discussions and theoretical debates;Dante,by contrast,is more interested in the practical and concrete and becomes impatient with hypothetical speculations.Carter is most likely to be persuaded via the _____ route;Dante,via the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral route;peripheral route as well 
B)  peripheral route;central route 
C)  central route;central route as well 
D)  central route;peripheral route 
A)  peripheral route;peripheral route as well 
B)  peripheral route;central route 
C)  central route;central route as well 
D)  central route;peripheral route

Question 5

Identify and describe three of the factors that contribute to one's initial liking for another person.Provide illustrative examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer should describe three of the

Question 6

Identify several strategies psychologists have suggested for the effective management of anger.

Accepted Answer

The answer should mention several of the

Question 7

Which of the following was a significant finding in studies conducted by Asch on conformity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformity is considerably higher when people must respond publicly. 
B)  People working on ambiguous tasks and questions (those with no clear answer)are less susceptible to conformity. 
C)  Groups that unanimously support a position show the least pronounced conformity pressures. 
D)  Tasks at which an individual is less competent than others in the group make conformity less likely. 
A)  Conformity is considerably higher when people must respond publicly. 
B)  People working on ambiguous tasks and questions (those with no clear answer)are less susceptible to conformity. 
C)  Groups that unanimously support a position show the least pronounced conformity pressures. 
D)  Tasks at which an individual is less competent than others in the group make conformity less likely.

Question 8

According to one of the models of the helping process,describe the four basic steps involved in the decision to give aid.

Accepted Answer

The decision to give aid involves four b

Question 9

A person who enjoys thinking,reflecting,and philosophizing is most likely to score high on a measure of the need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement. 
B)  ideation. 
C)  affiliation. 
D)  cognition. 
A)  achievement. 
B)  ideation. 
C)  affiliation. 
D)  cognition.

Question 10

Dr.Altschuler loves nothing more than a knotty theoretical issue in his field.He also enjoys crossword puzzles,brain teasers,and the like.Dr.Altschuler has a high need for .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Altschuler loves nothing more than a knotty...

Question 11

Approximately _____ of the participants in Milgram's experiment were willing to deliver the maximum shock level to the participant.

Accepted Answer

A)  35% 
B)  50% 
C)  65% 
D)  75% 
A)  35% 
B)  50% 
C)  65% 
D)  75%

Question 12

According to Asch's pioneering work on conformity,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Groups that unanimously support a position show the least pronounced conformity pressures. 
B)  Having just one person present who shares the minority point of view is sufficient to reduce conformity pressures. 
C)  Conformity refers to behavior that occurs only in response to direct social pressure. 
D)  The more attractive a group appears to its members,the lesser its ability to produce conformity. 
A)  Groups that unanimously support a position show the least pronounced conformity pressures. 
B)  Having just one person present who shares the minority point of view is sufficient to reduce conformity pressures. 
C)  Conformity refers to behavior that occurs only in response to direct social pressure. 
D)  The more attractive a group appears to its members,the lesser its ability to produce conformity.

Question 13

Based on Sternberg's theory of love,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relationships are happiest in which the strength of the various components are similar between the two partners. 
B)  Companionate love includes intense physiological arousal,psychological interest,and caring for the needs of another. 
C)  The intimacy component of love includes initial thoughts that one loves someone and the longer-term feelings of commitment to maintain love. 
D)  The different combinations of the three components of love remain stable over the course of relationships. 
A)  Relationships are happiest in which the strength of the various components are similar between the two partners. 
B)  Companionate love includes intense physiological arousal,psychological interest,and caring for the needs of another. 
C)  The intimacy component of love includes initial thoughts that one loves someone and the longer-term feelings of commitment to maintain love. 
D)  The different combinations of the three components of love remain stable over the course of relationships.

Question 14

Briefly outline the procedure of Milgram's classic obedience study.What were the results? Evaluate Milgram's procedure with respect to the ethical guidelines of contemporary psychology.

Accepted Answer

The answer should contain the following

Question 15

Which of the following potential explanations is correctly paired with the process it reflects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Awareness of a negative view of ones' group generates anxiety,which impairs performance - stereotype threat 
B)  One sees high-status individuals,such as celebrities or athletes,receive reinforcement for reflecting stereotypes in their behavior - cognitive dissonance 
C)  Behavior is brought in line with a stereotype to reduce the tension created by the discrepancy between the stereotype and one's own experience - observational learning 
D)  A change in behavior in response to the commands of others - conformity 
A)  Awareness of a negative view of ones' group generates anxiety,which impairs performance - stereotype threat 
B)  One sees high-status individuals,such as celebrities or athletes,receive reinforcement for reflecting stereotypes in their behavior - cognitive dissonance 
C)  Behavior is brought in line with a stereotype to reduce the tension created by the discrepancy between the stereotype and one's own experience - observational learning 
D)  A change in behavior in response to the commands of others - conformity

Question 16

Unusually important characteristics that help one form an initial overall impression of another individual are called _____ traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  cardinal 
C)  central 
D)  schematic 
A)  primary 
B)  cardinal 
C)  central 
D)  schematic

Question 17

Which of the following attribution biases is correctly matched with its definition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo effect-An initial impression that an individual has some positive (or negative)traits leads us to infer that they have many other positive (or negative)characteristics as well. 
B)  Self-serving bias-We overemphasize dispositional factors when explaining other people's behavior. 
C)  Fundamental attribution error-We assume that other people are similar to ourselves,even when we first meet them. 
D)  Assumed-similarity bias-The tendency to attribute personal success to personal factors (skill,ability,or effort)and to attribute failure to factors outside oneself. 
A)  Halo effect-An initial impression that an individual has some positive (or negative)traits leads us to infer that they have many other positive (or negative)characteristics as well. 
B)  Self-serving bias-We overemphasize dispositional factors when explaining other people's behavior. 
C)  Fundamental attribution error-We assume that other people are similar to ourselves,even when we first meet them. 
D)  Assumed-similarity bias-The tendency to attribute personal success to personal factors (skill,ability,or effort)and to attribute failure to factors outside oneself.

Question 18

The use of group membership to provide social respect produces an unfortunate outcome because we may:

Accepted Answer

A)  inflate the negative aspects of our ingroup and,at the same time,devalue outgroups. 
B)  come to think that our own group is better than groups to which we don't belong. 
C)  start to view members of outgroups as superior to members of our group. 
D)  start to prejudice members of our ingroup and inflate the positive aspects of outgroups. 
A)  inflate the negative aspects of our ingroup and,at the same time,devalue outgroups. 
B)  come to think that our own group is better than groups to which we don't belong. 
C)  start to view members of outgroups as superior to members of our group. 
D)  start to prejudice members of our ingroup and inflate the positive aspects of outgroups.

Question 19

_____ refers to a change in behavior or attitudes brought about by a desire to follow the beliefs or standards of other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissonance 
B)  Conformity 
C)  Schema 
D)  Incongruity 
A)  Dissonance 
B)  Conformity 
C)  Schema 
D)  Incongruity

Question 20

Dahlia is trying to make partner at one of the city's most prestigious law firms.It is generally understood that associates remain hard at work in the office until at least 7 or 8 each evening.This is an element of the firm's group:

Accepted Answer

A)  role. 
B)  schema. 
C)  norm. 
D)  attitude. 
A)  role. 
B)  schema. 
C)  norm. 
D)  attitude.

Sets of cognitions about people and social experiences are called _____.

In the _____ technique,someone makes a large request,expects it to be refused,and follows it with a smaller one.

The classic "shock" study of obedience is associated with:

Carter loves philosophical discussions and theoretical debates;Dante,by contrast,is more interested in the practical and concrete and becomes impatient with hypothetical speculations.Carter is most likely to be persuaded via the _ route;Dante,via the _.

Identify and describe three of the factors that contribute to one's initial liking for another person.Provide illustrative examples where appropriate.

Identify several strategies psychologists have suggested for the effective management of anger.

Which of the following was a significant finding in studies conducted by Asch on conformity?

According to one of the models of the helping process,describe the four basic steps involved in the decision to give aid.

A person who enjoys thinking,reflecting,and philosophizing is most likely to score high on a measure of the need for:

Dr.Altschuler loves nothing more than a knotty theoretical issue in his field.He also enjoys crossword puzzles,brain teasers,and the like.Dr.Altschuler has a high need for .

Approximately _____ of the participants in Milgram's experiment were willing to deliver the maximum shock level to the participant.

According to Asch's pioneering work on conformity,which of the following statements is true?

Based on Sternberg's theory of love,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Briefly outline the procedure of Milgram's classic obedience study.What were the results? Evaluate Milgram's procedure with respect to the ethical guidelines of contemporary psychology.

Which of the following potential explanations is correctly paired with the process it reflects?

Unusually important characteristics that help one form an initial overall impression of another individual are called _____ traits.

Which of the following attribution biases is correctly matched with its definition?

The use of group membership to provide social respect produces an unfortunate outcome because we may:

_____ refers to a change in behavior or attitudes brought about by a desire to follow the beliefs or standards of other people.

Dahlia is trying to make partner at one of the city's most prestigious law firms.It is generally understood that associates remain hard at work in the office until at least 7 or 8 each evening.This is an element of the firm's group:

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Sets of cognitions about people and social experiences are called _____.

In the _____ technique,someone makes a large request,expects it to be refused,and follows it with a smaller one.

The classic "shock" study of obedience is associated with:

Carter loves philosophical discussions and theoretical debates;Dante,by contrast,is more interested in the practical and concrete and becomes impatient with hypothetical speculations.Carter is most likely to be persuaded via the _____ route;Dante,via the _____.

Identify and describe three of the factors that contribute to one's initial liking for another person.Provide illustrative examples where appropriate.

Identify several strategies psychologists have suggested for the effective management of anger.

Which of the following was a significant finding in studies conducted by Asch on conformity?

According to one of the models of the helping process,describe the four basic steps involved in the decision to give aid.

A person who enjoys thinking,reflecting,and philosophizing is most likely to score high on a measure of the need for:

Dr.Altschuler loves nothing more than a knotty theoretical issue in his field.He also enjoys crossword puzzles,brain teasers,and the like.Dr.Altschuler has a high need for .

Approximately _____ of the participants in Milgram's experiment were willing to deliver the maximum shock level to the participant.

According to Asch's pioneering work on conformity,which of the following statements is true?

Based on Sternberg's theory of love,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Briefly outline the procedure of Milgram's classic obedience study.What were the results? Evaluate Milgram's procedure with respect to the ethical guidelines of contemporary psychology.

Which of the following potential explanations is correctly paired with the process it reflects?

Unusually important characteristics that help one form an initial overall impression of another individual are called _____ traits.

Which of the following attribution biases is correctly matched with its definition?

The use of group membership to provide social respect produces an unfortunate outcome because we may:

_____ refers to a change in behavior or attitudes brought about by a desire to follow the beliefs or standards of other people.

Dahlia is trying to make partner at one of the city's most prestigious law firms.It is generally understood that associates remain hard at work in the office until at least 7 or 8 each evening.This is an element of the firm's group:

Introduction to Psychology

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Carter loves philosophical discussions and theoretical debates;Dante,by contrast,is more interested in the practical and concrete and becomes impatient with hypothetical speculations.Carter is most likely to be persuaded via the _ route;Dante,via the _.