Social Psychology

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The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others is _______.

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social psychology

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An example of _________ is when you like a song after repeatedly listening to it.

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mere exposure effect

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What refers to a feeling of discomfort that comes when you perform an action inconsistent with your attitudes?

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cognitive dissonance

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What refers to the belief that the presence of other people in a situation makes a person less responsible?

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diffusion of responsibility

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Receiving a gift and feeling the need to give something in return is called __________.

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reciprocity norm

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What refers to a negative action toward members of a specific group?

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discrimination

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What refers to a fixed set of beliefs about a group of people that may or may not be accurate?

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stereotype

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Research regarding the case of Kitty Genovese revealed that a major factor determining whether people will help someone in an emergency situation is ________.

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whether we think we are alone or with a large group of people

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A letter to the editor claims, "Rich people have worked hard and deserve every dime they make." This letter writer's beliefs are an example of _________.

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the just-world phenomenon

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Muzafer Sherif found that one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudices between groups is to ________.

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create a shared goal that requires the groups to cooperate to succeed