Exam 12: Social Psychology

Jim has a negative attitude toward healthy eating.Jim's doctor describes research showing that healthy eating can help him live longer.Jim pays very close attention and thinks very carefully about this explanation and then changes his attitude toward healthy eating.Jim has changed his attitude based on the ________ route to persuasion.

Negative feelings,opinions,and beliefs associated with a stereotype are known as

To create hostility and prejudice between the two groups of boys in his study,Sherif

According to research,people tend not to prefer unattractive,asymmetrical faces.This may be because people with these faces could

A) Describe the actor/observer bias. B) Give one reason why this effect occurs. C) Give one real-world example of the actor/observer bias.

When people are more likely to agree with a small request after refusing a large request,it is an example of the ________ strategy.

Mr.Powell,a white man who does not believe that racial discrimination is a problem in his community,feels most comfortable crossing the street to avoid a black man wearing a hooded sweatshirt.Mr.Powell is displaying

Larry says,"I forgot milk at the grocery store because I was thinking about picking my daughter up from school." When Larry's wife forgets to buy milk he says,"She forgot milk at the store because she's an airhead." This is an example of the

Jane believes that all student athletes are stupid.One of her classmates,Patrick,has the highest GPA in her class and is also the star of the track team.How is Jane's stereotype for student athletes likely to change given her knowledge of Patrick?

Which of the following describes a social norm?

A) Explain the differences among conformity,compliance,and obedience. B) Name and describe one strategy used to induce compliance.

Passionate love is associated with changes in what brain structures?

A) Describe the peripheral route of persuasion. B) When are you likely to use this type of persuasion? C) What factors are important in this route of persuasion? D) Give an example of when you have used the peripheral route to persuade a friend or family member.

Subtle forms of prejudice that coexist with the rejection of racist beliefs is called

Leo and Penny have been in a committed relationship for years.They trust each other and share their secrets.However,there is no desire in the relationship.This relationship is an example of ________ love.

A fraternity is planning on having a hazing event in a room with a wall of mirrors.If the mirrors make them more self-aware,this will ________ hazing by ________.