4.3 Application

When lost in a new city, you follow the crowd because you assume they know where they're going. This is an example of what?

• Informational Social Influence

• Normative Social Influence

• Cognitive Dissonance

• Groupthink

Two nations engage in an arms race, leading to mutual destruction. This is an example of what?

• Social Trap

• Game Theory

• Mutualism

• Conflict Theory

Explain how the mere exposure effect influences attraction.

• Repeated exposure increases familiarity, which leads to liking.

• Increased exposure leads to decreased interest over time.

• Familiarity breeds contempt and reduces attraction.

• Attraction is solely based on physical appearance, not exposure.

A person risks their own safety to help a stranger in need. This is an example of what?

• Altruism

• Egoism

• Selfishness

• Indifference

Explain how the reciprocity norm promotes cooperation.

• It creates an expectation of mutual aid.

• It encourages competition among individuals.

• It leads to increased individualism.

• It fosters distrust among group members.

The intense feelings of excitement and longing at the beginning of a relationship are known as what?

• Passionate Love

• Companionate Love

• Infatuation

• Unrequited Love

Two groups disagree over limited resources. This is an example of what?

• Cooperation

• Conflict

• Competition

• Collaboration

Two rival groups work together to achieve a common objective. This is an example of what?

• Superordinate Goals

• Conflict Resolution

• Groupthink

• Social Facilitation

Why is equity important for maintaining a healthy relationship?

• It ensures that both parties feel valued and respected.

• It allows for unequal contributions without consequences.

• It prevents open communication between partners.

• Perceived inequity can lead to resentment and dissatisfaction.

How can expectations influence behavior?

• People may act in ways that confirm others' expectations.

• Expectations have no impact on behavior.

• People tend to ignore others' expectations.

• Expectations only affect behavior in children.