Psych: Review Social Psychology for flashcard

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According to the matching hypothesis, which scenario is most likely?
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Individuals avoid relationships with those who share their interests,
People choose partners based solely on personality traits,
Two people with similar levels of physical attractiveness become a couple,
A highly attractive person dates someone considered less attractive

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Two people with similar levels of physical attractiveness become a couple

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Anika and Aiden are always debating why people are late to meetings. Anika insists that when her coworker Evelyn is late, it's because Evelyn is just lazy. But when Anika herself is late, she blames it on traffic jams. Which psychological concept best explains Anika's thinking?

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Fundamental attribution error

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Which psychological principle is at play in Avery's clever approach of asking neighbors to first put a cute little sticker in their window and later asking for a bigger donation?

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Foot-in-the-door phenomenon

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Noah believes that people who are unemployed just didn't work hard enough to keep their jobs, stating, "Everyone gets what they deserve in life!" What is Noah's belief an example of?

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the just-world phenomenon.

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What is Rohan demonstrating when he attributes his success in soccer to his hard work during the off-season?

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Self-serving bias

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Which of the following scenarios is the best example of someone experiencing cognitive dissonance?
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Henry is confident in his math skills and consistently scores high on tests.
Evelyn feels a bit uneasy because she believes in healthy eating but often finds herself munching on fast food.
Lily dislikes public speaking and avoids it whenever possible.
Henry enjoys reading and spends most of his free time with books.

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Evelyn feels a bit uneasy because she believes in healthy eating but often finds herself munching on fast food.

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Imagine you’re walking through a busy park with Charlotte, Michael, and Mia. Suddenly, someone trips and falls! Which of the following is an example of the bystander effect?
Charlotte volunteers at a local shelter every weekend.
Michael walks past the person who has fallen, assuming someone else will assist.
Mia immediately calls for help when she sees someone in distress.
Charlotte helps a stranger carry groceries to their car.

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Michael walks past the person who has fallen, assuming someone else will assist.

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Imagine Mason sees someone drop their books in the hallway. Which of the following actions would show true altruism?
- Ignoring others in need
- Helping others without expecting anything in return
- Competing with others for personal gain
- Helping others with the expectation of a reward

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Helping others without expecting anything in return

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Which hormone is most commonly associated with increased aggressive behavior?

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Testosterone

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According to the factor of similarity in attraction, people are more likely to be attracted to others who share similar attitudes and values.

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Share similar attitudes and values