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1.
The text defines social psychology as the scientific study of how people ________ one another.
a)
understand, feel about, and behave toward
b)
think about, influence, and relate to
c)
observe, understand, and communicate with
d)
understand, predict, and control
2.
The tendency for observers to underestimate the influence of the situation and to overestimate the influence of personal traits on a person's behavior is called
a)
the bystander effect.
b)
the fundamental attribution error.
c)
deindividuation.
d)
the mere exposure effect.
3.
Feelings, often based on our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events are called
a)
roles.
b)
norms.
c)
attitudes.
d)
attributions.
4.
College professors are typically expected to teach courses, engage in scholarly activity, and serve on a variety of college committees. These professional duties are best described as requirements associated with a specific
a)
attribution.
b)
attitude.
c)
role.
d)
norm.
5.
Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort we feel when two of our thoughts are
a)
implicit.
b)
conciliatory.
c)
inconsistent.
d)
reciprocated.
6.
The chameleon effect involves
a)
scapegoating.
b)
automatic mimicry.
c)
cognitive dissonance.
d)
the fundamental attribution error.
7.
Conformity is best described as
a)
performing simple tasks more quickly in the presence of others.
b)
adjusting our behavior or thinking toward a group standard.
c)
neglecting critical thinking in order to preserve group harmony.
d)
losing self-awareness in group situations that foster anonymity.
8.
The level of obedience in the Milgram experiments was highest when the “teacher” was ________ the experimenter and ________ the “learner.”
a)
at a distance from; at a distance from
b)
close to; close to
c)
at a distance from; close to
d)
close to; at a distance from
9.
Following the instructions or orders of an authority figure.
a)
Obedience
b)
Conformity
c)
Mere Exposure Effect
d)
Central Route of Persuasion
10.
Which psychological perspective focuses on how we think about information?
a)
Cognitive
b)
Behavioral
c)
Evolutionary
d)
Psychodynamic
11.
Who is considered the "father of psychology" and began the first psychology lab?
a)
Wilhelm Wundt
b)
Wiliiam James
c)
Sigmund Freud
d)
Edward Titchener
12.
Which psychological perspective studies how the situation and our upbringing influence our behavior?
a)
Psychoanalysis
b)
Social-Cultural
c)
Behaviorism
d)
Functionalism
13.
What is the definition of psychology?
a)
Study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another
b)
Study of behavior and logic
c)
Scientific study of behavior and mental processes
d)
Study of how how our influences affect us
14.
Initiation rites are intended to increase
a)
loyalty to a group.
b)
hostility to a group.
c)
the task functions of
a group.
d)
the altruism of a
group.
15.
Failure to take action because of the presence of others is an example of
a)
altruism.
b)
polarization.
c)
social loafing.
d)
the bystander effect.
16.
What is the difference between members of an in-group and an out-group?
a)
Members of the
in-group rely on members of the out-group for leadership.
b)
Members of the
in-group set the agenda that members of the out-group must follow.
c)
Members of the
in-group identify with each other, but not with members of the out-group.
d)
Members of the
in-group are constantly seeking to join the members of the out-group.
17.
The Stanford Prison experiment demonstrated
a)
the negative
consequences of groupthink.
b)
how far people are
willing to go when instructed to do something by an authority figure.
c)
the power that
situations can have in changing how people feel, think, and behave.
d)
the boost that social
facilitation can provide to individual performance.
18.
Repetition of the same arguments resulting in stronger attitudes in support of the majority view is an example of
a)
group polarization.
b)
role conflict.
c)
groupthink.
d)
social networking.
19.
You don’t like alcohol, but all your friends are drinking beer at a party so you do too. This is an example of
a)
groupthink.
b)
obedience.
c)
catharsis.
d)
conformity.
20.
Which of the following statements about the effect of culture on conformity is accurate?
a)
East African cultures
do not strongly emphasize contributions to the family.
b)
Asian cultures
emphasize respect and discipline.
c)
Working class
American families stress independence more than conformity.
d)
South American
cultures emphasize conformity as the most important social norm.
21.
Which of the following occurs when you agree to the request of another person even though you don’t think the request is right?
a)
deindividuation
b)
compliance
c)
bystander effect
d)
social loafing
22.
The bystander effect increases with
a)
obedience of the
crowd.
b)
the social
facilitation of the crowd.
c)
the size of the
crowd.
d)
the altruism of the
crowd.
23.
If a salesman convinced you to let him into your living room to talk about vacuum cleaners, he is using the
a)
cathartic effect.
b)
power of conformity
c)
groupthink dilemma.
d)
foot-in-the-door
technique.
24.
The tendency to believe that people get what they deserve.
a)
Bystander effect
b)
Proximity
c)
Discrimination
d)
Belief in a Just World
25.
A belief that all members of a group share a common characteristic.
a)
Prejudice
b)
Stereotype
c)
Discrimination
d)
Social loafing
26.
Preferential or disadvantageous behavior toward an individual or group.
a)
Obedience
b)
Prejudice
c)
Discrimination
d)
Other-race-effect
27.
"I don't like atheists" is an example of which concept?
a)
Stereotype
b)
Prejudice
c)
Discrimination
d)
Ethnocentrism
28.
Miranda doesn't think Elza is hilarious, but she giggles at his jokes because everyone else finds him funny and she doesn't want to be the odd woman out.
a)
groupthink
b)
group polarization
c)
social loafing
d)
low ball
29.
Asch's experiments focused on the question of...
a)
how people act out ascribed roles.
b)
what influences people to carry out antisocial behaviours.
c)
obedience to an authority figure.
d)
conformity in a group setting.
30.
Zimbardo's Stanford Prison experiment would not meet modern ethical requirements because...
a)
his participants were exposed to physiological and psychological harm.
b)
his participants formed the belief that they could not withdraw from the experiment.
c)
as both the researcher and the prison supervisor, Zimbardo's role was unclear.
d)
All three other alternatives are correct.
31.
Stanley Milgram focused his experiments on the theme of...
a)
conformity to the group.
b)
obedience to authority.
c)
the influence of ascribed roles on behaviour.
d)
the nature of prosocial behaviour.
32.
While traveling to Peru you feel a little strange because everyone around you is speaking Spanish and you only speak English.
a)
You feel like part of your in group
b)
You realize you are in your outgroup
c)
This exemplifies the social awareness theory
d)
You are experiencing linguistic determinism
33.
Which statement is true about attraction & relationships?
a)
opposites attract
b)
the more you see someone the more you tend to like them
c)
women tend to have secure attachments & men tend to have anxious attachments
d)
People who are highly attractive tend to have higher levels of intelligence and better personalities
34.
Caroline sees that Jamal is hurt and needs help but she doesn't help him because she assumes someone else around her will
a)
Caroline is committing the fundamental attribution error
b)
Caroline is guilty of belief perserverance
c)
Caroline is demonstrating non conformity
d)
Caroline is committing the bystander effect
35.
Javier asks Lisa to study for finals together and she agrees. Then, he asks if she wants to go to a movie sometime. He's using:
a)
Foot in the door
b)
Door in the face
c)
Low Balling
d)
That's not all
36.
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
37.
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
38.
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
39.
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
40.
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
41.
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
42.
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
43.
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
44.
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
45.
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
46.
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
47.
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
48.
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
49.
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
50.
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
51.
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
52.
Mabel conforms to her company's rules because she wants to be liked and accepted by her colleagues. This is an example of conforming due to...
a)
normative influence.
b)
obedience.
c)
informational influence.
d)
cultural background.
53.
___ states that the more we see or experience of something, the more we will like it.
a)
The Social Thinking Theory
b)
Attraction
c)
The Mere Exposure Effect
d)
Foot in the Door
54.
___ is when one's attitudes don't match his/her feelings.
a)
Obedience to Authority
b)
Cognitive Dissonance
c)
Conformity
d)
Social Influence
55.
Research on physical attractiveness has shown that
a)
most people disregard physical attractiveness when forming first impressions of others
b)
desirable personality characteristics are typically ascribed to good-looking people
c)
good-looking people tend to be viewed as less intelligent and competent
d)
men are less likely than women to make biased judgments of others based on physical appearance
56.
The Stanford Prison Experiment showed the world that people will:
a)
Readily Conform to Social Roles
b)
Misbehave when Unsupervised
c)
Behave According to Disposition
d)
Always treat prisoners unfairly
57.
If one student in a classroom begins to cough, others are likely to do the same. This best illustrates
a)
ingroup bias
b)
the mere-exposure effect
c)
the bystander effect
d)
the chameleon effect
58.
The formal and informal rules regarding what kinds of behavior are acceptable and appropriate within a culture.
a)
Norms
b)
Values
c)
Equl
d)
Mores
59.
When our beliefs about another person or ourselves lead us to act in a way that brings about the behaviors we expect and confirms our original impression.
a)
The Rosenhahn Effect
b)
Self-fullfilling prophecy
c)
The Gypsy Hypothesis
d)
Turner effect
60.
We often think attractive people are also smart and kind. This is an example of
a)
implicit prejudice
b)
halo effect
c)
role modeling
d)
in-group bias
61.
Helping others without benefit to oneself
a)
culture
b)
superordinate
c)
altruism
d)
halo effect
62.
Prejudice is a(n) _____ while discrimination is a(n) _____.
a)
behavior; attitude
b)
instinct; choice
c)
attitude; behavior
d)
choice; instinct
63.
The tendency for people to do worse on a task when in the presence of other people.
a)
Other-race-effect
b)
Social inhibition
c)
Social Facilitation
d)
Altercation
64.
Feelings, often based on our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events are called
a)
roles.
b)
norms.
c)
attitudes.
d)
attributions.
65.
At first Jenny has no attraction to Juan, but after working with him everyday for the last 6 months, she starts to enjoy his company and finds she is attracted to him. What social psychology principle does this behavior exhibit?
a)
cognitive dissonance
b)
chameleon effect
c)
mere exposure effect
d)
halo effect
66.
After hearing that Greg had been beaten up and mugged, Sam said, "I told him a million times to quit walking by himself late at night". What social psychology principle is Sam exhibiting?
a)
deindividuation
b)
groupthink
c)
scapegoating
d)
just-world phenomenon
67.
Philip Zimbardo researched
a)
role-playing
b)
the power of the situation
c)
all of the above
d)
none of the above
68.
Solomon Asch tested
a)
conformity
b)
prejudice
c)
aggression
d)
passionate love
69.
You have been assigned to a group of 6 students. Your teacher has given you a topic that your group must effectively present to the class. You will all receive a group grade. What is likely to happen during work time?
a)
Group polarization
b)
Social loafing
c)
Social facilitation
d)
mood linkage
70.
Even if the costs outweigh the benefits, according to ____________________ we are taught to help those who need our help, like babies and the elderly.
a)
social exchange theory
b)
GRIT
c)
social responsibility theory
d)
just-world phenomenon
71.
Aggression may be influenced by
a)
genetics and hormones
b)
neural stimulation
c)
cultural modeling of violence
d)
all of the above
72.
Ingroup bias can cause
a)
prejudice attitudes
b)
stereotyping
c)
discrimination
d)
all of the above
73.
Targeted racial profiling would be an example of
a)
Overt prejudice
b)
Subtle prejudice
c)
Other race bias
d)
scapegoat theory
74.
Deindividuation often occurs when group participation makes people feel
a)
aroused and anonymous
b)
insecure and unsure of their beliefs
c)
an increased sense of responsibility
d)
alone and isolated
75.
Group polarization can have negative or beneficial results. Which of the following is an example of group polarization?
a)
People leave a group when they feel threatened
b)
Neighbors meet together to make restrictive rules to the neighborhood covenants
c)
high prejudice group discusses racial issues
d)
A student group tries a community service project and then members discuss doing more service in the future
76.
Normative social influence may be a reason why someone would go along with a group. This happens when
a)
they have no group association and feel that they must join a group
b)
someone listens to the group and accepts their views and ideas
c)
people are sensitive to social rules, even if they don't necessarily agree with the group
d)
their beliefs and attitudes already match a group's beliefs and attitudes
77.
Unconsciously we mimic others' expressions, postures, and voice tones. This is referred to as
a)
mirror image effect
b)
chameleon effect
c)
visual linkage
d)
copy cat syndrome
78.
What is the theory that we explain someone's behavior by crediting either the situation or the person's disposition
a)
role theory
b)
attribution theory
c)
central route
d)
peripheral route
79.
Prejudice is a(n) _____ while discrimination is a(n) _____.
a)
behavior; attitude
b)
instinct; choice
c)
attitude; behavior
d)
choice; instinct
80.
___ states that the more we see or experience of something, the more we will like it.
a)
The Social Thinking Theory
b)
Attraction
c)
The Mere Exposure Effect
d)
Foot in the Door
81.
Tendency of people to feel less responsibility for accomplishing a task when the task is shared by members of a group.
a)
Diffusion of Responsibility
b)
Risk Shift
c)
polarization
d)
Evaluation apprehension
82.
The bystander effect increases with
a)
obedience of the crowd.
b)
the social facilitation of the crowd.
c)
the size of the crowd.
d)
the altruism of the crowd.
83.
A club president discovers that contributions of club members drop when the total contribution of all members is published rather than the contributions of individuals. Why?
a)
group polarization
b)
learned helplessness
c)
social loafing
d)
social facilitation
84.
Holding a predetermined belief about a group of people, regardless of the personal qualities of the individual members, is referred to as
a)
stereotyping
b)
discrimination
c)
dissonance
d)
polarization
85.
Which of the following terms is used to describe the process by which important group decisions may be distorted because different viewpoints are not encouraged?
a)
intellectualizing
b)
just world hypothesis
c)
groupthink
d)
social loafing
86.
Which of the following is supported by research on social attraction?
a)
Distance make the heart fonder
b)
Beauty and brains are equal
c)
Opposites attract
d)
Familiarity produces fondness
87.
When the Lupus Foundation include free return address labels with their request for a donation it is an example of...
a)
foot-in-the-door technique
b)
door-in-the-face technique
c)
norms of reciprocity
d)
peripheral route of persuasion
88.
If you bought a new bag of chips because the commercial advertised them as "25% less fat" than other chips, you fell victim to:
a)
Central Route to persuasion
b)
peripheral Route to persuasion
c)
Reciprocity
d)
Door in the face strategy
89.
As the school year goes on, you find yourself wanting to ask someone out on a date that is in 3 of your classes. Psychology would suggest that this concept is at work:
a)
Central route to persuasion
b)
peripheral route to persuasion
c)
proximity
d)
Door in the face strategy
90.
You think that Sci-Fi club is only for dorks. You find out that the club plays your new favorite game. You don't think you are a dork, and have to change your attitude on Sci-Fi Club. You experienced:
a)
Central Route to Persuasion
b)
Peripheral Route to Persuasion
c)
Cognitive Dissonance
d)
Foot in the Door Strategy
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