Social Psychology

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Which of the following best describes the fundamental attribution error? Options: Attributing your own failures to external factors, Explaining other people’s behavior based on their internal characteristics rather than situational factors, Believing people get the outcomes they deserve, Changing your behavior to align with group norms

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Explaining other people’s behavior based on their internal characteristics rather than situational factors

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Actor-observer bias involves...

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Explaining other people’s behavior based on internal factors and your own behavior based on external factors

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Which of the following is an example of the central route to persuasion? A commercial with a catchy jingle, A debate that uses strong logical arguments and data, An ad featuring a popular celebrity, A flyer that uses bright colors to grab attention

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A debate that uses strong logical arguments and data

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Cognitive dissonance occurs when...

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There is inconsistency between attitudes, behaviors, or beliefs

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The foot-in-the-door technique works by...

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Asking for a small favor before requesting a larger one

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The Asch effect demonstrates...

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The impact of majority influence on an individual’s judgment

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What was a key finding of Milgram’s obedience experiment?

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Individuals will obey authority figures even when it conflicts with their personal morals

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What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

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Prejudice is an attitude, while discrimination is a behavior.

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Which of the following is an example of the self-fulfilling prophecy? Options: Believing that people deserve the outcomes they receive, Treating someone unfairly because of their group membership, Expecting a student to perform poorly, which leads to reduced effort from the student, Feeling uncomfortable when your beliefs don’t align with your actions

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Expecting a student to perform poorly, which leads to reduced effort from the student

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Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment demonstrated the power of...

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Social roles and situational influences on behavior