AP Psychology: Social Psychology (4.1-4.3) Quiz

Attribution theory is primarily concerned with:

• How people assign causes to behaviors

• The accuracy of eyewitness testimony

• The development of personality traits

• The influence of rewards on motivation

Which of the following is an example of a dispositional attribution?

• Assuming someone is late because of traffic

• Believing a student failed a test due to lack of effort

• Explaining an athlete’s success based on team strategy

• Suggesting someone was rude because they had a bad day

A person with an optimistic explanatory style is more likely to:

• See setbacks as temporary and specific

• Blame themselves for failures

• Expect negative outcomes in the future

• Believe events are out of their control

Which of the following best describes self-serving bias?

• Explaining others’ behavior in a way that benefits oneself

• Attributing success to personal factors and failure to external factors

• Failing to recognize differences within an out-group

• Comparing oneself to others in order to boost self-esteem

Someone with an internal locus of control believes that:

• Their life is shaped by external forces beyond their control

• Their own actions determine their successes and failures

• Fate and luck play the biggest role in their achievements

• Social norms dictate their behavior

How does an external locus of control impact motivation?

• It increases perseverance in the face of challenges

• It makes people more likely to take responsibility for their failures

• It can reduce motivation because people feel powerless over outcomes

• It encourages individuals to seek leadership roles

Person perception refers to:

• The way we form impressions of others

• The ability to detect deception

• The study of body language

• How the brain processes emotions

The mere exposure effect suggests that:

• People tend to like things more as they become familiar with them

• First impressions are the most lasting

• People prefer novelty over familiarity

• Repeated negative exposure leads to stronger dislike

The self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when:

• A belief or expectation leads to its own fulfillment

• A person attributes success to external factors

• Someone compares themselves to a higher-status individual

• A stereotype is proven incorrect through experience

Upward social comparison occurs when:

• A person compares themselves to someone less successful

• A person compares themselves to someone they perceive as superior

• Individuals seek validation from others

• People avoid social interactions out of fear of judgment