Exam 16: Social Psychology

A researcher asks participants if they can hear the radio over the background static when actually only pure static is present.Participants are more likely to hear the radio when other participants say they do.This research is most similar in interpretation to

Generally,we tend to be attracted to more competent people compared to less competent people.

One method to help avoid groupthink from occurring would be to have someone in the group

Which of the following is true of stereotypes?

If ten people say that a color is blue when it actually is not,what is the eleventh person likely to do?

In forming impressions of others,the good often outweighs the bad.

You are interested in how having other people around influences your own behavior.You have interests similar to a ________ psychologist.

John is relatively certain that his company should hire a particular job candidate.If he feels even more strongly about the candidate after a company meeting,what has occurred?

In social psychology,equity theory attempts to predict the

Which theory states that we tend to explain our behaviors as being the result of particular causes?

An attempt to change someone's attitudes is generally called

When a relationship is just beginning and the couple do not know each other very well,the attraction they feel for one another is based largely on

The general prejudgment of a person based on inappropriate criteria (such as race or gender)is formally called

When a person feels anonymous and unidentifiable as a part of a group,______ has occurred.

You recently heard a professor state that "All students cheat if given half a chance!" This statement is an example of

In the early stages of attraction and relationships,______ seems to be the most important factor.

Companionate love is a combination of friendship,intimacy,commitment,and security.

Fear appeals are more likely to be persuasive if they offer an effective way of avoiding the fearful outcome.

Stanley Milgram's studies on obedience indicate that

Prejudice can be reduced if a person becomes aware of her or his own prejudices.