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WorksheetsSocial Psychology
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
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1.
A social trap is a situation in which...
a)
People lose self-awareness in group situations that foster anonymity
b)
there are insufficient resources to satisfy the needs of group members
c)
the pursuit of self-interest leads to collective harm
d)
altruistic behavior violates a social-responsibility norm
2.
What explains why Ally, who is usually quiet and reserved, became very flirty and socia when she went clubbing with friends?
a)
Bystander Affect
b)
Social Facilitation
c)
Social Inhibition
d)
Fundamental Attribution Error
3.
At a large rock concert, Carmen lost her inhibitions and acted in a way not consistent with her personality. What best explains this?
a)
Deindividuation
b)
Bystander Effect
c)
Social Facilitation
d)
Mere Exposure Effect
4.
A business leader who welcomes a variety of opinions from her employees and invites expert critique of protocols would most limit what from developing in the company?
a)
Cognitive Dissonance
b)
Social Inhibition
c)
Social Loafing
d)
Groupthink
5.
What is group polarization?
a)
the lack of critical thinking that results for a desire for harmony
b)
the radicalization of the groups' ideology through discussion
c)
a split within a group produced by differences of opinion
d)
the tendency of individuals to exert more effort when working as part of a group
6.
After Evan helped Stephen move into his new dorm room, Stephen felt obligated to help Evan move into his new apartment. This illustrates...
a)
Evolutionary Psychology
b)
Two-Factor Theory
c)
Reciprocity Norm
d)
Social Responsibility Norm
7.
Tyler insists that his girlfriend's car accident was a result of her bad driving not the snowy conditions. This illustrates...
a)
Groupthink
b)
Situational Attribution Error
c)
Fundamental Attribution Error
d)
Dispositional Attribution Error
8.
Attribution Theory accounts for...
a)
process by which we reveal our inner thoughts to others
b)
conflict of hereditary and environment on behavior
c)
loss of self-awareness that occurs in group settings
d)
how we explain the causes of behavior in others
9.
The Fundamental Attribution Error refers to our tendency to overestimate______ and underestimate _________.
a)
normative influences; informational influences
b)
personal dispositions; situational influences
c)
situational influences; personal dispositions
d)
informational influences; normative influences
10.
The tendency to comply with a large request if one has previously complied with a small request is known as...
a)
Bystander Effect
b)
Attribution Theory
c)
Foot-in-the-Door Phenonomon
d)
Groupthink
11.
Groupthink can be prevented by a leader who...
a)
is directive and makes his or own position clear from the start
b)
invites outside experts to critique a group's plans
c)
tries to maintain high morale among group members
d)
makes sure all conflicts are resolved through agreement
12.
The tendency of people to exert less effort when they are pooling their efforts towards a common goal.
a)
deindividuation
b)
bystander effect
c)
social loafing
d)
foot-in-the-door phenomenon
13.
After the several shootings of young black males in poor areas by police officers, many African Americans became increasingly hostile towards police. This is an example of...
a)
mere exposure effect
b)
reciprocity norm
c)
just-world phenomenon
d)
scapegoat theory
14.
When Devin failed to make the cast of the high school musical, he vandalized the sets of the play. His behavior is an example of...
a)
group polarization
b)
mere exposure theory
c)
deindividuation
d)
frustration-agression principle
15.
Kari had to go to the bathroom, but the only public restroom was in McDonald's; therefore, she felt obligated to purchase a Coke after using the McDonald's bathrooms. This is an example of...
a)
social facilitation
b)
reciprocity norm
c)
bystander effect
d)
just-world phenomenon
16.
Lance is in cross country runner. He tends to run faster when he is running with someone than when he is running alone. This is an example of...
a)
social facilitation
b)
bystander effect
c)
foot-in-the-door phenomenon
d)
mere exposure effect
17.
During lunch a group of high school students who were all prejudiced discussed racial issues. As the discussion progressed, they became increasingly more prejudiced. This is an example of...
a)
bystander effect
b)
mere exposure effect
c)
group polarization
d)
social facilitation
18.
What type of advertising strategy (persuasion) is used in the image?
a)
Central Route Persuasion
b)
Peripheral Route Persuasion
c)
Normative Persuasion
d)
Subliminal Persuasion
19.
What type of advertising strategy (persuasion) is used in the following image?
a)
Subliminal Persuasion
b)
Central Route Persuasion
c)
Peripheral Route Persuasion
d)
Normative Persuasion
20.
When a person is more fair-minded than other members of their group, they illustrate...
a)
outgroup bias
b)
ingroup bias
c)
just-world phenomenon
d)
social responsibility norm
21.
Bryson doesn't recycle because he finds it inconvenient and feels he will have minimal impact on the environment. This illustrates...
a)
mere exposure effect
b)
social trap
c)
fundamental attribution error
d)
social inhibition
22.
What explains why people buying a certain type of product tend to prefer certain name brand over other brands?
a)
social trap
b)
mere exposure effect
c)
mirror-image perception
d)
in-group bias
23.
Kelvin witnesses a bad car accident on his way to school. He doesn't stop and help because there are more people in the area who can help. This is an example of...
a)
social inhibition
b)
social facilitation
c)
fundamental attribution error
d)
bystander effect
24.
Two neighborhoods were frequently at odds with each other until a tornado struck the area and they had to work together to clean up and rebuild. This is an example of...
a)
mere exposure effect
b)
groupthink
c)
superordinate goals
d)
deindividuation
25.
Many of Ms. Buck's Psych students did poorly on the last test. Due to fundamental attribution error, Ms. Buck might conclude that the class did poorly because...
a)
the test was unfair
b)
not enough time was given for the students to test
c)
students were distracted by Homecoming activities
d)
this year's students are lazier than last year's students
26.
What was the experiment on conformity where subjects knowingly gave incorrect answers to conform to the group norm?
a)
Stanford Prison Experiment
b)
Asch Experiment
c)
Milgram Experiment
d)
Bjorner & Lowe Experiment
27.
Which theory attributes a person's behavior on either internal dispositions (natural behavior) or external situations?
a)
social exchange theory
b)
reward theory
c)
two-factor theory
d)
attribution theory
28.
In Asch's experiment on conformity, what factor what had the most impact on the subject's decision to conform?
a)
the size of the group
b)
the group had high status
c)
individuals were made to feel insecure
d)
the group was unanimous in their answers
29.
Lacey watched documentary on chicken farming and processing practices. She then decided to stop eating chicken. This is an example of...
a)
Deindividuation
b)
social facilitation
c)
informational social influecne
d)
normative social influence
30.
In Milgram's study on obedience, the two-thirds of the subjects...
a)
refused to shock the learner even once
b)
complied with the experiment until the learner started crying out in pain
c)
continued with the experiment until the learner began begging for it to stop
d)
continued all the way to 450 volts
31.
When a person loses his/her identity and normal social restraints in a situation that offers anonymity, this is
a)
empathy
b)
groupthink
c)
cognitive dissonance
d)
deindividuation
32.
Which of the following is an action?
a)
prejudice
b)
discrimination
33.
Which of the following is an attitude?
a)
prejudice
b)
discrimination
34.
In an emergency situation, what effect would increasing the number present have?
a)
increase the likelihood people will help
b)
decrease the empathy people feel for the victim
c)
increase the role that social norms will lead to helping the victim
d)
decrease the likelihood someone will help
35.
What is altruism?
a)
working harder when working with others
b)
working less when working with others
c)
helping out in order to receive a future benefit or favor
d)
helping out without any expectation of personal reward
36.
What is the bystander effect?
a)
the tendency to not help because he/she expects someone else to help
b)
the tendency to help without any expectation of personal reward or gain
c)
the tendency to help because it gains them status in the group
d)
the tendency to not help because he/she doesn't want to violate group norms
37.
The belief that those who suffer deserve their fate is expressed in the...
a)
just-world phenomenon
b)
phenomenon of in-group bias
c)
out-group bias phenomenon
d)
mirror-image perception principle
38.
When Cullen saw a person lying on the sidewalk bleeding and in pain, he started to help until he watched others walk by without helping. This is an example of
a)
just-world phenomenon
b)
bystander effect
c)
social loafing
d)
fundamental attribution error
39.
In an emergency, if you increase the number of people, what is most likely to happen?
a)
more likely someone will help
b)
less likely someone will help
40.
In Sherif's study at a Boy Scout camp, he determine that conflict could be reduced most effectively by...
a)
bringing members of both into close conflict
b)
having one group make a peace-making gesture to the other group
c)
allowing the leaders of the two groups to communicate
d)
exposing the groups to tasks that required joint effort
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