Social Cognition Quiz

Social Cognition refers to the processes of perception, interpretation, belief, and memory with which we evaluate and understand ourselves and other people.

• True

• False

What can influence our perceptions months after a first meeting?

• Initial perceptions

• Subsequent interactions

• Physical appearance

• Social status

How long do initial impressions continue to influence feelings according to Human et al., 2013?

• 5 weeks

• 10 weeks

• 15 weeks

• 20 weeks

We start judging people from the moment we meet them... within the first twenty-fifth of a second... it takes ___ milliseconds.

• 39 milliseconds

• 50 milliseconds

• 100 milliseconds

• 200 milliseconds

Our _________ are influenced by the fact that everyone we meet fits some category of people about whom we already hold stereotyped first impressions.

• Attributional Processes

• Snap Judgments

• None of the above

Why can snap judgments be dangerous?

• They are always accurate

• They are based on facts

• They can be hurtful if we are not self-aware

• They are time-consuming

What does the text suggest about first impressions?

• They are always positive

• They are based on stereotypes

• They are irrelevant

• They are scientifically proven

What do confirmatory biases elicit?

• Balanced information.

• One-sided information.

• Diverse perspectives.

• Accurate data.

If you were to make a first impression based on this photo, where would you start? Highlight two places on Joe that lead to your assumptions about him.

How does tv, film, or popular literature promote an unrealistic image of romantic relationships? Also, give an example & briefly explain the scenario. 3-5 sentences.