Social Psychology

Susie earned a D+ on her Algebra 2 exam. She is convinced this has more to do with the teacher than her study habits. What is this an example of?

• Social Facilitation

• Self-Serving Bias

• Peripheral Route of Persuasion

• Just-World Phenomenon

A peripheral route of persuasion would be characterized by:

• A) Appealing to a person's emotions without sharing many analytical facts.

• B) Acting in a way where one's attitudes and behaviors are in alignment.

• C) Arguing why your side is correct without listening to other opinions.

• D) Using logical, qualitative comparisons & data to persuade.

Fundamental Attribution Error leads us to overlook a situation and instead judge a person's (a)   .

• Beliefs

• In-Group

• Disposition

• Income Level

Behaving unselfishly to enhance the welfare of others is known as

• Attribution

• Prejudice

• Proximity

• Altruism

If a person feels one way before a chat, then feels even stronger about the same thing afterward is known as:

• Group Polarization

• Social Facilitation

• Self-Serving Bias

• Groupthink

Individuals find friends and romantic-partners by connecting with others who:

• A) act and think differently than them.

• B) they have only met once.

• C) make less money than them.

• D) share similar personality traits and interests.

Assuming that if a person agrees to a small request they will agree to additional, larger requests illustrates what?

• Reciprocity Technique

• Door-in-the-Face Technique

• Low-Ball Technique

• Foot-in-the-Door Technique

A common theme in both Milgram and Zimbardo's experiments is:

• Groupthink always produces better results

• Even when instructed to do so, individuals will not harm others.

• The power of the situation can corrupt individuals

• Evil behavior is necessary in order to force compliance and obedience.

Attribution theory is an approach to help us understand:

• A) social facilitation and social loafing

• B) how and why people act the way they do

• C) that it's best to immediately judge someone's acts

• D) the loss of awareness that occurs in group situations

Considering the principle of groupthink, people are most likely to do what in a meeting?

• Challenge their boss's new ideas.

• Confidently share their opinions even if they are in the minority.

• Be hesitant to share their true feelings in order to keep the peace.

• Come up with an alternative to any suggestions made by their colleagues.