Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement about persuasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  A good logical argument will win every time. 
B)  As long as speakers have enough credentials,it doesn't matter if they are experts in the topic at hand. 
C)  Logic may be one of the least important factors in swaying listeners. 
D)  The more passionate the speaker is about changing your mind,the more likely you will change your mind. 
A)  A good logical argument will win every time. 
B)  As long as speakers have enough credentials,it doesn't matter if they are experts in the topic at hand. 
C)  Logic may be one of the least important factors in swaying listeners. 
D)  The more passionate the speaker is about changing your mind,the more likely you will change your mind.

Question 2

The group that is MOST likely to mindlessly pursue a stupid plan is the group that has:

Accepted Answer

A)  good cohesiveness. 
B)  a leader who suggests brainstorming. 
C)  several bitter factions that strongly disagree with each other. 
D)  past experiences with failure. 
A)  good cohesiveness. 
B)  a leader who suggests brainstorming. 
C)  several bitter factions that strongly disagree with each other. 
D)  past experiences with failure.

Question 3

In Zimbardo's prison experiment,the prisoners:

Accepted Answer

A)  rebelled and tried to storm the guards. 
B)  did not take the role play seriously and remained unfazed by the experiment. 
C)  begged to be paroled. 
D)  tried to increase cooperation to gain the guard's compassion. 
A)  rebelled and tried to storm the guards. 
B)  did not take the role play seriously and remained unfazed by the experiment. 
C)  begged to be paroled. 
D)  tried to increase cooperation to gain the guard's compassion.

Question 4

Which explanation of prejudice states that peoples' stereotypes are learned by observing the stereotypical thinking of parents,teachers,and friends?

Accepted Answer

A)  us versus them 
B)  social learning 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  realistic conflict 
A)  us versus them 
B)  social learning 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  realistic conflict

Question 5

Which explanation of prejudice states that stereotypes develop simply from the tendency to divide the world into an in-group and an out-group?

Accepted Answer

A)  us versus them 
B)  social learning 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  realistic conflict 
A)  us versus them 
B)  social learning 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  realistic conflict

Question 6

Describe the Milgram studies and the impact these studies have had on our understanding of obedience.

Accepted Answer

Milgram designed a classic set of experi

Question 7

According to cognitive dissonance theory,if your attitude and behavior are inconsistent,your ____________ will change to fit your ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude;behavior 
B)  behavior;attitude 
C)  behavior;personality 
D)  personality;behavior 
A)  attitude;behavior 
B)  behavior;attitude 
C)  behavior;personality 
D)  personality;behavior

Question 8

Which of the following best describes how stereotypes affect our interpretation of other people's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  We tend to see behaviors that aren't there to justify our stereotypes. 
B)  We tend to explain others' behavior in ways that support our stereotypes. 
C)  We tend to taunt people into behaving in ways that support our stereotypes. 
D)  We don't interpret behaviors if they don't fit our stereotypes. 
A)  We tend to see behaviors that aren't there to justify our stereotypes. 
B)  We tend to explain others' behavior in ways that support our stereotypes. 
C)  We tend to taunt people into behaving in ways that support our stereotypes. 
D)  We don't interpret behaviors if they don't fit our stereotypes.

Question 9

The tendency to put in less effort when there are other people around to make up the difference is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation. 
B)  social loafing. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  deindividuation. 
A)  social facilitation. 
B)  social loafing. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  deindividuation.

Question 10

If you are trying to reduce prejudice through increased contact,which of the following points is MOST important to consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  The task should be a fun yet competitive task to get everyone involved and interacting. 
B)  There should be high- and low-status representatives in each group. 
C)  You should plan a formal meeting to discuss important issues. 
D)  The two groups must be equal in status. 
A)  The task should be a fun yet competitive task to get everyone involved and interacting. 
B)  There should be high- and low-status representatives in each group. 
C)  You should plan a formal meeting to discuss important issues. 
D)  The two groups must be equal in status.

Question 11

The effect of oxytocin in the creation of the bonds of love appears to work through:

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling. 
B)  operant conditioning. 
C)  classical conditioning. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  modeling. 
B)  operant conditioning. 
C)  classical conditioning. 
D)  all of these.

Question 12

In terms of willingness to help a stranger,many studies have confirmed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the smaller the group of bystanders,the less likely any individual is to offer help. 
B)  when individuals are alone,they are least likely to offer help. 
C)  the larger the group of bystanders,the less likely any individual is to offer help. 
D)  the number of bystanders has little to do with an individual's willingness to help. 
A)  the smaller the group of bystanders,the less likely any individual is to offer help. 
B)  when individuals are alone,they are least likely to offer help. 
C)  the larger the group of bystanders,the less likely any individual is to offer help. 
D)  the number of bystanders has little to do with an individual's willingness to help.

Question 13

Equity theory in relationships states that:

Accepted Answer

A)  benefits must outweigh deficits. 
B)  the benefits each partner receives must be equal. 
C)  the ratio between each partner's perceived benefits and contributions must be equal. 
D)  each partner must contribute equally to the relationship. 
A)  benefits must outweigh deficits. 
B)  the benefits each partner receives must be equal. 
C)  the ratio between each partner's perceived benefits and contributions must be equal. 
D)  each partner must contribute equally to the relationship.

Question 14

The process of changing another person's attitudes through arguments is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  teaching. 
B)  obedience. 
C)  conformity. 
D)  persuasion. 
A)  teaching. 
B)  obedience. 
C)  conformity. 
D)  persuasion.

Question 15

Deindividuation refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a sense of anonymity when part of a group that makes us feel like we can get away with anything. 
B)  a sense of alienation that makes us feel worthless and alone. 
C)  the gradual development of a sense of self as separate and unique from others. 
D)  the process of adopting group values out of social pressures to conform. 
A)  a sense of anonymity when part of a group that makes us feel like we can get away with anything. 
B)  a sense of alienation that makes us feel worthless and alone. 
C)  the gradual development of a sense of self as separate and unique from others. 
D)  the process of adopting group values out of social pressures to conform.

Question 16

During the Vietnam War,many men who strongly opposed the war obeyed their draft order and became active in the war itself.Which of the following is the BEST explanation for this fact?

Accepted Answer

A)  These men feared legal consequences if they did not participate. 
B)  These men did not feel as strongly as they initially asserted regarding the degree of opposition. 
C)  This was an example of how attitude does not necessarily predict one's behavior. 
D)  This was an example of polarization of thinking. 
A)  These men feared legal consequences if they did not participate. 
B)  These men did not feel as strongly as they initially asserted regarding the degree of opposition. 
C)  This was an example of how attitude does not necessarily predict one's behavior. 
D)  This was an example of polarization of thinking.

Question 17

When Milgram asked subjects to shock another human being,what percentage of participants subjects followed through and administered the strongest possible shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  37% 
C)  65% 
D)  93% 
A)  25% 
B)  37% 
C)  65% 
D)  93%

Question 18

The other kids on the playground are calling a classmate "Fatso!" and poking her with sticks.Though you are usually a kind and well-behaved child,you find yourself yelling,"Fatso! Fatso!" You feel unconcerned about your own behavior as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation. 
B)  groupthink. 
C)  social loafing. 
D)  deindividuation. 
A)  social facilitation. 
B)  groupthink. 
C)  social loafing. 
D)  deindividuation.

Question 19

All of the following reduce the impact of the primacy effect EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge of the existence of primacy effects. 
B)  the passage of time. 
C)  prolonged exposure. 
D)  a single inconsistent piece of information. 
A)  knowledge of the existence of primacy effects. 
B)  the passage of time. 
C)  prolonged exposure. 
D)  a single inconsistent piece of information.

Question 20

The tendency to form even stronger opinions than you had before is reflected in:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive dissonance. 
B)  social impairment. 
C)  polarization. 
D)  deindividuation. 
A)  cognitive dissonance. 
B)  social impairment. 
C)  polarization. 
D)  deindividuation.

Which of the following is a true statement about persuasion?

The group that is MOST likely to mindlessly pursue a stupid plan is the group that has:

In Zimbardo's prison experiment,the prisoners:

Which explanation of prejudice states that peoples' stereotypes are learned by observing the stereotypical thinking of parents,teachers,and friends?

Which explanation of prejudice states that stereotypes develop simply from the tendency to divide the world into an in-group and an out-group?

Describe the Milgram studies and the impact these studies have had on our understanding of obedience.

According to cognitive dissonance theory,if your attitude and behavior are inconsistent,your will change to fit your .

Which of the following best describes how stereotypes affect our interpretation of other people's behavior?

The tendency to put in less effort when there are other people around to make up the difference is called:

If you are trying to reduce prejudice through increased contact,which of the following points is MOST important to consider?

The effect of oxytocin in the creation of the bonds of love appears to work through:

In terms of willingness to help a stranger,many studies have confirmed that:

Equity theory in relationships states that:

The process of changing another person's attitudes through arguments is referred to as:

Deindividuation refers to:

During the Vietnam War,many men who strongly opposed the war obeyed their draft order and became active in the war itself.Which of the following is the BEST explanation for this fact?

When Milgram asked subjects to shock another human being,what percentage of participants subjects followed through and administered the strongest possible shock?

The other kids on the playground are calling a classmate "Fatso!" and poking her with sticks.Though you are usually a kind and well-behaved child,you find yourself yelling,"Fatso! Fatso!" You feel unconcerned about your own behavior as a result of:

All of the following reduce the impact of the primacy effect EXCEPT:

The tendency to form even stronger opinions than you had before is reflected in:

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Which of the following is a true statement about persuasion?

The group that is MOST likely to mindlessly pursue a stupid plan is the group that has:

In Zimbardo's prison experiment,the prisoners:

Which explanation of prejudice states that peoples' stereotypes are learned by observing the stereotypical thinking of parents,teachers,and friends?

Which explanation of prejudice states that stereotypes develop simply from the tendency to divide the world into an in-group and an out-group?

Describe the Milgram studies and the impact these studies have had on our understanding of obedience.

According to cognitive dissonance theory,if your attitude and behavior are inconsistent,your ____________ will change to fit your ____________.

Which of the following best describes how stereotypes affect our interpretation of other people's behavior?

The tendency to put in less effort when there are other people around to make up the difference is called:

If you are trying to reduce prejudice through increased contact,which of the following points is MOST important to consider?

The effect of oxytocin in the creation of the bonds of love appears to work through:

In terms of willingness to help a stranger,many studies have confirmed that:

Equity theory in relationships states that:

The process of changing another person's attitudes through arguments is referred to as:

Deindividuation refers to:

During the Vietnam War,many men who strongly opposed the war obeyed their draft order and became active in the war itself.Which of the following is the BEST explanation for this fact?

When Milgram asked subjects to shock another human being,what percentage of participants subjects followed through and administered the strongest possible shock?

The other kids on the playground are calling a classmate "Fatso!" and poking her with sticks.Though you are usually a kind and well-behaved child,you find yourself yelling,"Fatso! Fatso!" You feel unconcerned about your own behavior as a result of:

All of the following reduce the impact of the primacy effect EXCEPT:

The tendency to form even stronger opinions than you had before is reflected in:

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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According to cognitive dissonance theory,if your attitude and behavior are inconsistent,your will change to fit your .