Question 1

Someone you know is a strong supporter of President Donald Trump. He is very much against letting more immigrants into the country. He claims any problems they have is their own fault and we should not have to care for them. Your friend's opinion is in line with

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-serving bias
B)  group polarization
C)  a primacy effect
D)  the just world hypothesis
E)  stereotype threat D

Question 2

The self-serving bias is to _______________ as the fundamental attribution error is to ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  others' behaviour; one's own behaviour
B)  one's own behaviour; others' behaviour
C)  primary; secondary
D)  secondary; primary B

Question 3

Describe some brain regions and body chemicals that play a role in aggression.

Accepted Answer

There are several brain regions and body chemicals that play a role in aggression. The amygdala, which is located in the temporal lobe of the brain, is involved in processing emotions and is often associated with aggressive behavior. The prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making and impulse control, also plays a role in regulating aggression.

In terms of body chemicals, testosterone has been linked to increased aggression in both men and women. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and behavior, has also been implicated in aggressive behavior. Low levels of serotonin have been associated with increased aggression.

Additionally, the hormone cortisol, which is released in response to stress, can also influence aggression. High levels of cortisol have been linked to increased aggression and impulsivity.

Overall, the interplay between these brain regions and body chemicals is complex and can vary from person to person, but they all contribute to the regulation of aggressive behavior.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding the impact of media violence is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of research evidence favours the catharsis view of aggression.
B)  The majority of research evidence favours the social learning view of aggression.
C)  Research evidence supports both the social learning and catharsis views of aggression.
D)  Research evidence supports neither the social learning nor catharsis views of aggression

Question 5

You see an individual on the bus punch someone else in the nose. You immediately conclude that the first person is very aggressive. You have just committed the

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental attribution error
B)  self-serving bias
C)  recency bias
D)  communicator credibility error
E)  dissonance error

Question 6

Research shows that proximity influences affiliation and attraction because proximity

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the chance for frequent encounters
B)  tends to make people more similar in interests and likes
C)  reveals that people are similar in the first place
D)  highlights the positive or attractive attributes

Question 7

In class, you are given the assignment of writing an essay in favour of raising tuition by 30 percent. You do not agree, but have to write the essay. Later if we ask you about your opinion regarding an increase in tuition, you will

Accepted Answer

A)  change your opinion in favour of an increase in tuition because of cognitive dissonance
B)  feel even more negative about an increase in tuition because of cognitive dissonance
C)  change your opinion in favour of an increase because of the door-in-the-face technique
D)  not change your opinion at all
E)  feel more against an increase because of group polarization

Question 8

What situational factors increase obedience?

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Question 9

Based on marital research, give some advice to a newlywed couple about behaviours that will help to keep their relationship strong.

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Question 10

According to marital researcher Gottman, what are the four behaviours (termed the "Four Horseman of the Apocalypse") that are significantly associated with poor marital outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  criticism, pessimism, defensiveness, and anger
B)  criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling
C)  pessimism, contempt, defensiveness, and anger
D)  pessimism, contempt, anger, and stonewalling

Question 11

In the case of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the NASA official who gave the final go-ahead for the mission was never informed about the many engineers who strongly opposed the launch. The fact that this information never reached the official best illustrates which of the following groupthink processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct pressure
B)  The illusion of unanimity
C)  Self-censorship
D)  Mind guarding

Question 12

You are strong believer in organic foods and typically buy organic products. But at the grocery store on day, you notice that the price of organic honey has tripled so you decide to buy something else. Your buying actions are predicted by

Accepted Answer

A)  self-perception theory
B)  the theory of planned behaviour
C)  cognitive dissonance theory
D)  the peripheral route to persuasion
E)  the central route to persuasion

Question 13

How do norms and roles guide our behaviour?

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Question 14

Krista has been in a romantic relationship with Alek for several months. Initially, her feelings for her partner were very intense and ranged from ecstatic highs when seeing her partner to sometimes heart-breaking lows when her partner was away. These feelings have faded somewhat, and more recently, she has also noticed more feelings of affection and caring for her partner. The difference between her initial and recent feelings best demonstrates the difference between Sternberg's

Accepted Answer

A)  passionate love and companionate love
B)  companionate love and erotic love
C)  intimacy and consummate love
D)  commitment love and companionate love
E)  erotic love and monotony

Question 15

A positive or negative evaluative reaction towards a stimulus is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude
B)  social norm
C)  schema
D)  attribution

Question 16

The norm of social responsibility, which asserts that people should help others and contribute to the welfare of society, was mentioned as one of the social learning/cultural factors that may or may not contribute to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy
B)  prejudice
C)  altruism
D)  aggression

Question 17

The belief that one's individual performance within a group is not being monitored and having a task goal that is not very meaningful or valuable to a person are two factors that are most likely to increase the chance of

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink
B)  social loafing
C)  minority influence
D)  group polarization

Question 18

When consensus is high, and consistency and distinctiveness are low, people tend to make situational attributions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How do psychologists use reaction time tasks to detect people's covert prejudices?

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Question 20

The fact that Japanese individuals typically sit farther apart when conversing than Americans do and that the Greeks are more likely than the Western Europeans to touch during a social interaction are best considered as examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink
B)  stereotype threats
C)  social norms
D)  informational social influence

Exam 13: Behaviour in a Social Context