PSYC 121 Ch 12

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What is confirmation bias?

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

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What does the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis state?

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The Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis posits that aggression is often the result of frustration when an individual's goals are obstructed.

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Which study is best known for demonstrating obedience?

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The Stanley Milgram study is best known for demonstrating obedience, where participants were instructed to administer shocks to others.

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What is the mere exposure effect?

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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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True or False: The more people present, the more likely a person in need will receive help.

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False. This is known as the bystander effect, where the presence of more people can lead to a decrease in the likelihood of help.

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What is groupthink?

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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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Define cognitive dissonance theory.

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Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that individuals experience discomfort when holding conflicting beliefs or when their behavior contradicts their beliefs.

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What is the bystander effect?

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The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

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What is the difference between internal and external attribution?

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Internal attribution assigns the cause of behavior to personal factors, while external attribution assigns it to situational factors.

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What is social learning theory?

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Social learning theory posits that people learn behaviors through observation, imitation, and modeling, rather than through direct experience.