Question 1

Terry ordered a steak to be cooked medium rare. When she received the steak, it was well done. She informed the waiter, who then asked if she could make the best of it since they were so busy. Terry is more likely to comply with this unreasonable request if she is

Accepted Answer

A) high in self-esteem but low in social anxiety. 
B) assertive. 
C) low in self-esteem but high in social anxiety. 
D) not concerned about the waiter's feelings.

Question 2

Evan and Charles are physically attracted to each other and can't stand to be apart. Their relationship demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A) passion. 
B) intimacy 
C) commitment. 
D) none of these

Question 3

Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been married for 50 years. They have shared closeness and
Romance and have always worked at maintaining the relationship. Their relationship demonstrates ______ love.

Accepted Answer

A) enduring 
B) consummate 
C) fairy tale 
D) passionate

Question 4

First impressions are called ________ _______, while the last impression is called the _______ _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of First impressions are called ________ _______, while...

Question 5

Research shows that in regards to weight and physical attraction,

Accepted Answer

A) some cultures prefer plumpness. 
B) men prefer women to be heavier than women presume. 
C) women prefer men to be slimmer than men presume. 
D) all of these

Question 6

Research has shown that people who ________ are more likely to have positive interactions with others.

Accepted Answer

A) are beautiful 
B) are self-confident 
C) smile 
D) are shy

Question 7

When you get up in the morning and think about your job that you dislike, you would really prefer to stay in bed, so you call in sick. This shows how __________ can affect behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) attitudes 
B) concepts 
C) schemes 
D) polarization

Question 8

Dispositional attributions are to ________ distinctiveness as situational attributions are to ________ distinctiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) high; low 
B) low; high 
C) average; low 
D) high; moderate

Question 9

Jesse had a car accident. You decide the accident was the result of slippery road conditions. You are making a ________ attribution.

Accepted Answer

A) dispositional 
B) situational 
C) prejudice 
D) negative

Question 10

In a psychological experiment, Jill was paid $1 to take sewing spools out of a box and place them in another box. Jack was paid $20 to do the same task. When they finished, they were told to tell someone else that the task was positive. Finally, they each were asked how they felt about the task. According to cognitive dissonance, which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) They both said the task was boring. 
B) Jack felt positive about the task while Jill did not. 
C) Jill felt more positive about the task than Jack. 
D) Jack and Jill both thought the task was good.

Question 11

When teachers were asked to continue shocks even though the learner protested, most teachers

Accepted Answer

A) said no. 
B) agreed only if their payment increased. 
C) reluctantly continued. 
D) called for assistance.

Question 12

The closing argument in a trial would fall into which category of social perception?

Accepted Answer

A) Primacy effect 
B) Recency effect 
C) Cognitive dissonance 
D) Decency effect

Question 13

In what situation is Pryhoda most likely to stop to help a motorist standing next to a car on the side of the road?

Accepted Answer

A) When the stranded motorist is the only car on a lonely back road in the country 
B) When the stranded motorist is a man 
C) When the stranded motorist is on the turnpike, with many cars going by 
D) When she is in a bad mood

Question 14

You observe two strangers in a heated argument that results in a physical fight. You will most likely assume

Accepted Answer

A) one probably took something and the other is merely trying to get it back. 
B) one has treated the other unfairly. 
C) they are very aggressive individuals. 
D) any of these are just as likely

Question 15

Rules that govern group decision making are called

Accepted Answer

A) justification. 
B) social rationalization schemes. 
C) social decision schemes. 
D) social committee rules.

Question 16

Deliberately looking for and paying attention to information that is consistent with one's attitudes is

Accepted Answer

A) selective elaboration. 
B) selective avoidance. 
C) selective exposure. 
D) selective appeal.

Question 17

If you were attempting to predict voters' choice in an election, it would be better to know their attitude toward the particular candidates rather than their party affiliation. This demonstrates the _______ factor of the A-B problem.

Accepted Answer

A) specificity 
B) strength of attitude 
C) vested interest 
D) accessibility

Question 18

One reason Milgram's subjects obeyed so readily was that they were "on their own" as far as being able to compare their behavior with that of other people in the same situation. This is called

Accepted Answer

A) lack of social comparison. 
B) lack of legitimate authority. 
C) inadequate social reinforcement. 
D) all of these

Question 19

The first time you met your fiancée, you fell down and spilt a glass of red wine on her dress. You obviously didn't make a very good first impression. However, several months later, you saw her again. Your second meeting went much better, and it was almost as if your first encounter never happened. This is probably due to

Accepted Answer

A) the primary effect. 
B) the recency effect. 
C) repression. 
D) discrimination.

Question 20

Which of the following words best reflects the essence of cognitive dissonance?

Accepted Answer

A) Honesty 
B) Confusion 
C) Irregularity 
D) Consistence

Exam 14: Social Psychology