Question 1

When a group of like-minded people gathers and discusses an issue, the group's opinion, attitude, or decision may become more extreme through the processes of normative social influence and informational social influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Social loafing is to ______________ as social compensation is to ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) central; peripheral 
B) peripheral; central 
C) more; less 
D) less; more

Question 3

Based on the observation that it has been identified by at least two different researchers as being important, which of the following factors that increase the impact of minority opinions may be the most influential factor?

Accepted Answer

A) being highly committed to an opinion 
B) remaining independent in the face of majority pressure 
C) maintaining a consistent opinion over time 
D) appearing to have an open mind

Question 4

After conducting a series of interviews, the members of the hiring committee feel fairly positive about Ms. Rajwa. After discussing her performance during the interview, the committee members feel even more positive about this job candidate. This is best considered an example of

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive dissonance 
B) group polarization 
C) group think 
D) realistic conflict theory 
E) stereotype threat

Question 5

During jury duty, Brian realizes that he does not know very much about the background of the case. He really could not care less whether the defendant is found guilty or not and often during deliberations, other jurors voice the very thoughts he himself has. When the time comes to reach a verdict, Brian does not put as much effort and thoughtfulness into his vote as he should because he really doesn't think it makes that big of a difference. Brian's behaviour reflects the principle of

Accepted Answer

A) social loafing 
B) social facilitation 
C) norm of reciprocity 
D) social compensation

Question 6

You are in a relationship with a high degree of commitment, but no intimacy and no passion. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, you are experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) liking 
B) infatuation 
C) empty love 
D) structured love 
E) transfer of love

Question 7

What kind of explanation does social exchange theory offer regarding the growth of close relationships? Discuss and summarize the key constructs of the theory.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

A professor assigns a group project to the students in the class, where all members of the same group will get the same grade. All members of Group B meet regularly and are working hard except one student who feels the others are already doing a great job, so the student does not put in as much effort as he should. The student's behaviour is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) social loafing 
B) social inhibition 
C) social facilitation 
D) behaviour enhancement

Question 9

In general, people appear to prefer having a dating partner or spouse who is of _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) greater intelligence than themselves 
B) greater attractiveness than themselves 
C) similar attractiveness to themselves 
D) less attractiveness to themselves

Question 10

You are trying to get a friend to lend you $20 for dinner because you have no cash. So you ask him if he has $5. He gives that to you. Then at the checkout you mention that, unfortunately, you didn't bring your wallet and could he give another $15. Which of the following have you used on your friend?

Accepted Answer

A) The over-justification effect 
B) The door-in-the-face technique 
C) The foot-in-the-door technique 
D) The low-ball technique 
E) The distress relief technique

Question 11

Which of the following groups would be the LEAST likely to exhibit social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A) An all-male group 
B) A group in which the members are tired 
C) A group where individual performance cannot be monitored 
D) A group that is very important to the individuals 
E) A group performing a very simple task

Question 12

You are conducting a conformity experiment patterned after the one utilized by Solomon Asch. Under which of the following conditions would you expect conformity to be the highest (i.e., the most people will conform)?

Accepted Answer

A) When there are four confederates in the group 
B) When financial incentives are offered for correct answers on an easy task 
C) When there are two confederates in the group 
D) When there is at least one dissenter in the group 
E) Both when two people are in the group AND when there is at least one dissenter in the group about equally

Question 13

A young child decides to dress more like his peers in order to avoid their rejection and teasing. This child is best demonstrating the effect of

Accepted Answer

A) self-serving bias 
B) stereotype threat 
C) normative social influence 
D) groupthink

Question 14

Social exchange theory offered an explanation for the possible factors that

Accepted Answer

A) influence men and women's mate preferences 
B) determine how close a relationship becomes 
C) affect the adaptive significance of social behaviours 
D) contribute to cultural differences in mate preferences

Question 15

Groups can be in danger of developing groupthink when making serious decisions. All of the following are necessary for groupthink to develop EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the group is under high stress 
B) the group is insulated from the outside 
C) the group has a directive leader 
D) the group is low in cohesion 
E) the group is striving for consensus

Question 16

Janie's basketball team has collected money to buy the coach a gift at the end of the season. Most of the girls want to get the coach a gift certificate to her favourite restaurant, but Janie and Susie want to get her tickets to the Final Four tournament that year. After a lot of discussion, Janie and Susie agree to get the gift certificate. Some of the other girls pointed out that the restaurant certificate would be better because this way the coach could take her husband and they did not have enough money to get two tournament tickets. This made Janie and Susie change their opinion about the best gift. The two girls conformed due to

Accepted Answer

A) group think 
B) normative social influence 
C) informational social influence 
D) social facilitation

Question 17

The finding that male participants appeared to be more sexually attracted to an attractive female experimenter when she contacted them on the scary Capilano Suspension Bridge was presented as research evidence consistent with the ________________ model theory of love.

Accepted Answer

A) triangular 
B) social exchange 
C) cognitive-arousal 
D) social structure

Question 18

Jody is known at the office for being meek and even a pushover. Though people like him, they sometimes joke that if they need something done, Jody will do it. One morning, Jody wears a new tie with an unusual pattern and when a colleague asks him if he was on drugs when he picked it, Jody attacks him. Everyone is so stunned by Jody's sudden aggressiveness that more than a minute passes before people drag him away from the man he was beating. Before the end of the day, Jody is in a psychologist's office, filling out a test that reveals that he has

Accepted Answer

A) hidden prejudices. 
B) made a situational attribution. 
C) achieved catharsis. 
D) overcontrolled hostility. 
E) no fashion sense.

Question 19

Having an authority figure who is physically close and who is perceived as legitimate were both mentioned as factors that increase

Accepted Answer

A) obedience 
B) conformity 
C) minority influence 
D) social facilitation

Question 20

According to your text, one reason for the relative absence of the fundamental attribution error in collectivistic cultures might be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) more holistic thinking 
B) less holistic thinking 
C) more academic thinking 
D) less academic thinking

Exam 13: Behaviour in a Social Context