Unit 8 Social Psychology

Front

According to the findings of Solomon Asch's experiment on conformity, when were people most inclined to conform to a group?

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when responses were said out loud publicly

Front

Josh decides to purchase the latest version of a smartphone after seeing a commercial with flashy graphics and a celebrity endorsement. Which strategies used in the commercial most likely affected Josh's decision?

Back

peripheral route to persuasion

Front

During Milgram’s study on obedience, which factor most likely led to participants obeying the authority figure? Options: The participants were in the same room as one another. The participants had time to talk before the experiment. The participant was in the same room as the authority figure. The participants found the request to be reasonable.

Back

The participant was in the same room as the authority figure.

Front

Which social psychology phenomenon best explains the teacher’s findings about students in larger groups putting in less individual effort?

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social loafing

Front

Which of the following could be a negative effect of groupthink? Options: Members of the group can become divided over decision-making. Larger groups could require several rounds of discussion before a decision is made. A group might not be able to decide between two solutions. Decisions can be made without considering better alternatives.

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Decisions can be made without considering better alternatives.

Front

How does group polarization impact individual members of a group?

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Group polarization makes the beliefs of individual members more extreme than before they met with the group.

Front

Which of the following examples best illustrates deindividuation?
A group of students tutor classmates after school.
A group of friends evenly split the cost of dinner.
A teacher gives the same test to all of her classes.
A crowd at a concert waves their hands and sings in unison.

Back

A crowd at a concert waves their hands and sings in unison.

Front

A famous musician can perform best in front of a larger audience. Which social psychology phenomenon are they most likely benefiting from?

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social facilitation

Front

A person has a medical emergency in the middle of a crowded airport, but no one stops to help. Which of the following might help explain why people passing by do not stop to help? deindividuation, in-group bias, cognitive dissonance, diffusion of responsibility

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diffusion of responsibility

Front

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of altruism? Options: Scott chooses to put minimal effort into a group project because he knows other members will do the work for him. Trevor helps a stranded driver change a flat tire because he is genuinely worried about the driver's safety. Trish takes a job working at a daycare, even though she dislikes children, because the company pays well. Luisa decides not to lend her sister her car because her sister has gotten into several accidents in the last few years.

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Trevor helps a stranded driver change a flat tire because he is genuinely worried about the driver's safety.