Social Psychology Bell Quiz #2

Whereas _________ aggression is based on emotion, _____________ aggression is goal based.

• hostile; symbolic

• instrumental; hostile

• symbolic; sanctioned

• hostile; instrumental

• sanctioned; symbolic

In Milgram's study on obedience to authority, approximately how many of the participants "shocked"the victim at the highest level?

• None

• A very low percentage

• About half

• most

• All

Let's say that you are performing a very easy task. Under what condition would your performance on the task be enhanced?

• When you were alone

• When you were with your family

• When you were with your best friend

• When you were with a stranger

• When you were in the presence of a large crowd

You are debating comprehensive immigration policy. One group is leaning in favor of this policy and another group is leaning against this policy. You decide to divide yourselves into those in favor and those who oppose this policy to discuss your positions and then come back together as a whole group. What do you predict will happen?

• The two groups will hae the same positions but there will be some subtle nuances to their position.

• The two groups will change to the opposite positions.

• The two groups will feel even more strongly toward their original positions.

• The two groups will feel more confused about which position to support.

• The two groups will feel it was a waste of time because they feel exactly the same as before their discussions.

Whereas the _____________ route to persuasion uses logic and reason, the __________ route to persuasion uses emotion.

• prime; subprime

• undisputed; disputed

• primary; secondary

• boring; exciting

• central; peripheral

In Festinger's classic study on cognitive dissonance, participants were more likely to change their attitudes about a boring experiment when they were

• engaged.

• unengaged.

• overjustified.

• underjustified.

• coerced.

In Asch's classic study on conformity, when all but one of the confederates gave obviously wrong answers the true research participant was more likely to

• conform to what most of the group was saying.

• conform to the confederate to whom he was most attracted.

• want to be unconventional.

• stick with his own perception of the correct answer.

• ask to be able to terminate participation in the study.

Which of the following factors is the MOST powerful predictor of friendship?

• Similarity in age

• Common racial and religious background

• Similarity in physical attractiveness

• Physical proximity

Which of the following is NOT true regarding cultural diversity?

• Cultural influences emotional expressiveness.

• Cultural influences personal space.

• Culture does not have strong influence on how strictly social roles are defined.

• All cultures evolve their own social norms.

The deep affection that is felt in long-lasting relationships is called _________________ love; this feeling is fostered in relationships in which _______________.

• passionate; there is equity between the partners

• passionate; traditional roles are maintained

• companionate; there is equity between the partners

• companionate; traditional roles are maintained