
PSYC 121 Ch 12
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is confirmation bias?
Back
Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis state?
Back
The Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis posits that aggression is often the result of frustration when an individual's goals are obstructed.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which study is best known for demonstrating obedience?
Back
The Stanley Milgram study is best known for demonstrating obedience, where participants were instructed to administer shocks to others.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the mere exposure effect?
Back
The mere exposure effect describes the phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: The more people present, the more likely a person in need will receive help.
Back
False. This is known as the bystander effect, where the presence of more people can lead to a decrease in the likelihood of help.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is groupthink?
Back
Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define cognitive dissonance theory.
Back
Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that individuals experience discomfort when holding conflicting beliefs or when their behavior contradicts their beliefs.
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