Question 1

The majority of players on the men's varsity football team consider themselves feminists.However,when they joke around in the locker room many of them make crude or discriminatory comments about women because they think that their teammates find them funny.The players' behaviour in this situation is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) social loafing. 
B) diffusion of responsibility. 
C) social facilitation. 
D) pluralistic ignorance.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the methods of the peripheral route of persuasion listed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocity 
B) authority 
C) creativity 
D) consistency

Question 3

___________ is likely to lead to an actual change in beliefs,rather than simply acting a certain way but maintaining conflicting beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) Groupthink 
B) Normative influence 
C) Social loafing 
D) Informational influence

Question 4

Augustus believes that dogs are the best pet.Most of Augustus' friends also think that dogs are the best pet.In Augustus' opinion,people who think otherwise are deluded and wrong.Augustus' skewed perception of reality is known as

Accepted Answer

A) false consensus. 
B) implicit bias. 
C) na&#239;ve realism. 
D) fundamental attribution error.

Question 5

When trying to convince his mom that the family should adopt a new puppy,Abdullah explained both the pros and the cons of getting a new pet.He then followed up all the cons with solutions as to why they won't be major issues.This method of presenting both sides of the story (pros and cons)is known as

Accepted Answer

A) the identifiable victim technique. 
B) the central route of persuasion. 
C) the foot-in-the-door technique. 
D) attitude inoculation.

Question 6

The chameleon effect occurs when individuals

Accepted Answer

A) unconsciously copy the behaviour of those around them. 
B) intentionally copy the behaviour of others to try to 'fit in.' 
C) show an improvement in performance in the presence of others. 
D) unquestioningly follow the demands of an authority figure.

Question 7

__________ processes are unconscious,fast,and automatic,whereas_________ processes are slower,intentional and within our conscious awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) Explicit;implicit 
B) Implicit;explicit 
C) Conformity;obedience 
D) Obedience;conformity

Question 8

In social psychology,the term "person perception" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a set of beliefs about a group of people. 
B) the emotional concern one individual has for another's well-being. 
C) the act of attributing an individual's behaviour to some intrinsic quality or personality trait. 
D) the processes by which individuals form judgments and categorize other people.

Question 9

Whenever a person has two contradictory cognitions at the same time,a state of _____________ exists.

Accepted Answer

A) na&#239;ve realism 
B) false consensus 
C) cognitive dissonance 
D) self-determinism

Question 10

Marco has been running each afternoon trying to beat his college's record for the 400-metre sprint.Despite all his practising,he hasn't been able to come in under his usual time.There's a big fan turnout for the track meet on Saturday against the rival school and Marco not only beats the old record,but surpasses it.Marco's behaviour illustrates

Accepted Answer

A) social facilitation. 
B) groupthink. 
C) social loafing. 
D) the bystander effect.

Question 11

Your friend asks to borrow $50 from you.You tell him no.Then he asks for a mere $10,which you gladly give him.It's possible that your friend just used the

Accepted Answer

A) foot-in-the-mouth technique. 
B) foot-in-the-door technique. 
C) door-in-the-face technique. 
D) door-in-the-foot technique.

Question 12

According to the self-serving bias concept,we tend to use ______________ attributions for ourselves when we do something well,and_______________ attributions when we fail or commit errors.

Accepted Answer

A) external;internal 
B) internal;external 
C) dispositional;internal 
D) external;situational

Question 13

The Stanford Prison Study demonstrates how a person's _______________ affect(s)their behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) social role 
B) moral values 
C) implicit beliefs 
D) explicit beliefs

Question 14

Malcom wants to raise as much money as possible to help the victims of a local town that was destroyed by wildfires.Which of the following strategies is most likely to result in the largest donations?

Accepted Answer

A) explaining that 2400 buildings were destroyed,including many residential homes 
B) describing that the fire spread across nearly 1.5 million acres of land before being contained 
C) describing the story of 3-year-old Gilly,who lost her house and most of her belongings 
D) explaining that close to 2000 people were left homeless due to the damage caused by the fire

Question 15

About ____ of all participants in Milgram's study administered the highest level of shock to the learner.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 65%

Question 16

The tendency to give too much emphasis to personal factors when accounting for other people's actions is called

Accepted Answer

A) the self-serving bias. 
B) false consensus error. 
C) the fundamental attribution error. 
D) na&#239;ve realism effect.

Question 17

You and your group have had four weeks to complete a group project for your economics class.You are now four days away from the due date,and you and one other group member have been putting in all of the time and effort.The other two members come occasionally to group meetings and do the minimal work required.This unfortunate situation is known as

Accepted Answer

A) social facilitation. 
B) groupthink. 
C) social loafing. 
D) the chameleon effect.

Question 18

Wilhelm doesn't follow sports,but he agrees to go to a football game with a friend.Because he is unfamiliar with the rules,Wilhelm watches the other spectators around him carefully to see when they clap,stand,cheer,and boo and then copies their behaviour.Which strategy is Wilhelm using?

Accepted Answer

A) groupthink 
B) social facilitation 
C) mimicry 
D) obedience

Question 19

________ involves making a small request before asking for a bigger one.

Accepted Answer

A) The foot-in-the-door technique 
B) The door-in-the-face technique 
C) The low-ball technique 
D) The bait-and-switch technique

Question 20

Lucy is the hiring manager for a large company.She has never said anything negative about Hispanics,and honestly believes that everyone should be given an equal chance.Despite this,Lucy almost never hires Hispanics.Her behaviour might be explained by

Accepted Answer

A) implicit prejudice. 
B) self-serving bias. 
C) explicit prejudice. 
D) na&#239;ve realism.

Exam 13: C: Social Psychology