Exam 13: D: Social Psychology

Stereotypes reflect the presence of ______________ because they indicate the perception of an erroneous association between a minority group and a given characteristic.

________ involves having someone agree to a request and then revealing that there are additional hidden obligations.

Milgram's shock studies involved what type of learning task?

According to research on the fundamental attribution error,when explaining the causes of our own behaviour,we often attribute our own experiences to

The Seekers thought the world was coming to an end on December 21.They prayed for their salvation.When the world did not come to an end,

Sharlene is walking home from school and witnesses a car accident.She stops to watch what is happening,and although both drivers are unharmed,one driver is extremely angry and starts punching the driver that hit him.Sharlene noticed that she is not the only one to stop and take note of the situation.There are a number of other people standing on the street watching,and many cars have driven by.She assumes that someone has phoned the police and does not even think of using her cell phone to call 911.Sharlene's behaviour can be explained by ___________________.

Asch's studies showed that overall conformity to group pressure occurred during approximately _____ of the trials.

Close,friendly groups usually work well together,but they may face a problem involving an extreme form of conformity called

Drawing conclusions about a person,group of people,or situation prior to evaluating the evidence is known as

Some critics of the Implicit Association Test argue that this test is really measuring _________________ rather than unconscious racial attitudes.

Which of the following statements is most likely to contribute to groupthink?

With respect to pseudoscience marketing techniques to falsely enhance persuasion,_______ relies on sources we judge to be trustworthy.

What term do social psychologists use for the process of making people in an out-group responsible for the problems of people in the in-group?

Which of the following individuals would be most likely to engaging in helping behaviour in an emergency situation?

In a meta-analysis of studies on the bystander effect,researchers have reported that people are more likely to help when alone than in groups about _____ of the time.

You hear a friend make a statement that "All religious people believe what they do because they are gullible." This is an example of

A local car insurance company advertises its products with television commercials.During those spots,there are flashy lights,attractive dancers wearing skin-tight outfits,and local celebrities talking about how they have that company's insurance.The advertisement does not,however,mention any of the features or costs associated with the product.This company is attempting to earn customers through which path of processing?

A state of tension that occurs when a person's attitudes do not match the person's actions is called

_________________ refers to an error of assuming that no one else in a group perceives things as we do.

If you walk into a classroom talking with a friend,and the rest of the members of the class are not talking,you are likely to be quiet and stop your conversation.Your behaviour is an example of ______________.