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Social Psychology Level One Exit Quiz Review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Katie is sure that she was fired because her boss was a total jerk and didn't like her. 
What is this an example of? 
a)

Internal (Dispositional) Attribution

b)

External (Situational) Attribution

c)
Self-Serving Bias
d)
Self-Effacing Bias
2.
The tendency to attribute the actions of others to dispositional factors is called what? 
a)
Internal Attribution
b)
Fundamental Attribution Error
c)
That doesn't have a name
d)
External Attribution Error
3.
Stephanie Wilson knows that she was able to become an astronaut because of her excellent ability to innovate and solve problems. 
What is this an example of? 
a)
Self-Effacing Bias 
b)
Self-Serving Bias
c)

External (Situational) Attribution

d)

Internal (Dispositional) Attribution

4.

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events

a)

Disposition

b)

Self Serving Bias

c)

Cognitive miser

d)

Attribution

5.

Which is the best example of FAE

a)

Observing someone trip on the sidewalk and assuming it is because they are clumsy

b)

Observing someone trip on the sidewalk and assuming it is because the sidewalk was uneven

6.

An inclination to over-explain others’ behavior to dispositional and not situational factors.

a)

Fundamental Attribution Error

b)

Groupthink

c)

Prejudice

d)

Deindividuation

7.

The process by which we interpret and explain others’ behaviors.

a)

Attribution Theory

b)

Fundamental Attribution Error

c)

Diffusion of Responsibility

d)

Self-Justification

8.

Poor group decision making due to emphasizing unity over critical thinking.

a)

Groupthink

b)

Group Polarization

c)

Social Loafing

d)

Boomerang effect

9.

The tendency to work less hard when sharing the workload with others.

a)

Social Loafing

b)

Cognitive Dissonance

c)

Diffusion of Responsibility

d)

Self-Concept

10.

The uncomfortable feeling when a person experiences contradictory or conflicting thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, or feelings.

a)

Cognitive Dissonance

b)

Inoculation effect

c)

Prejudice

d)

Internalization

11.

When someone claims excessive credit for the successes in a situation, and denies responsibility for failures.

a)
Self-serving Bias
b)
Illusory Superiority
c)
Halo Effect
d)
Confirmation Bias
12.
Attractive people are more likely to be hired for a position that has nothing to do with their looks. This is due to which cognitive bias?
a)
Bandwagon Effect
b)
Halo affect
c)
Illusory Superiority 
d)
Confirmation bias
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
What term refers to the phenomenon in which a group of people are less likely to help out in an emergency than an individual? 
a)
Bystander Effect
b)
Diffusion of Responsibility 
c)
Conformity
d)
Assumption of Responsibility
16.
The mental stress or discomfort caused ban individual experiencing inconsistency between thoughts and actions. 
a)
Cognitive Dissonance
b)
Groupthink
c)
Deindividuation
d)
Attitude
17.

After agreeing to Nat’s request to share her lecture notes from one class, Maria now agrees to Nat’s request to share her notes from three classes. This example illustrates the ________technique.

a)

door-in-the-face

b)

foot-in-the-mouth

c)

all-in

d)

lowball

e)

foot-in-the-door

18.

The issue of racial profiling has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years, and it was particularly widespread after the events of September 11, 2001. When an individual engages in profiling and assumes that one person must possess certain qualities because of their race or ethnicity, (s)he is engaging in _____________.

a)

attributing

b)

discrimination

c)

stereotyping

d)

categorizing

e)

social loafing

19.

The "fundamental attribution error" phenomenon can best be seen in which of the following examples

a)

John blames his failure to get a job on his lack of appropriate skills and ill preparedness

b)

Phyllis doesn't get the lead in the school play and blames her drama teacher for this failure.

c)

Jane blames herself for forgetting that she has a term paper due in two days

d)

Bill doesn't hire John bc he believes that John's lateness is a result of John's laziness & lack of respect for the job. In reality, John was late bc he got a flat tire on the way to the interview

e)

Karen understands that her friend is late because she was caught in rush hour traffic.

20.

At first Jimmy did not like his teacher, but after sitting in this teacher's class for a number of weeks Jimmy as started to like his teacher. this new perspective would be an example of:

a)

Diffusion of responsibility

b)

Mere-exposure effect

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

In-group bias

21.
Leah asks her teacher to delay the test a day; when the teacher refuses she asks for 10 minutes to study prior.
a)
Door-in-the-face
b)
Group polarization
c)
Social inhibition
d)
Social facilitation
22.

Restaurant owner: “I’m sorry. You won’t be able to come inside of the shop. We don’t have space for people in wheelchairs.”


This is an example of _____

a)

stereotype

b)

bias

c)

discrimination

d)

favouritism

23.
"I don't like atheists" is an example of which concept?
a)
Stereotype
b)
Prejudice
c)
Discrimination
d)
Ethnocentrism
24.

A teacher decides against assigning group projects in which all group members get the same grade. What social psychological phenomenon might the teacher be concerned about?

a)

social facilitation

b)

social loafing

c)

social influence

d)

social idleness

e)

conformity

25.

Prejudice is a(n) _________, whereas discrimination is a(n) ________.

a)

behavior; attitude

b)

attitude; behavior

c)

dislike; hatred

d)

hatred; dislike

e)

response; cognition

26.

A bank loan officer thinks people who speak with an accent are lazy; consequently, he refuses to grant them loans. The loan officer’s belief is an example of _____ . His refusal to grant them loans is an example of _____.

a)

stereotyping; prejudice

b)

prejudice; discrimination

27.
The tendency for people to preform differently when in the presence of others, compared to when alone, is known as ___.
a)
Peer Pressure
b)
Acting
c)
Appearance
d)
Social Facilitation
28.

A child tries to get a raise on his weekly allowance. When he first approaches his parents, he asks for $100 per wk. His parents scoff & tell him this out of the question. Then, he asks for $50 per wk, & receives the same reply. Finally, he ask for $10 per wk & his parents agree. This is an example of

a)

foot in the door phenomenon

b)

central route of persuasion

c)

peripheral route of persuasion

d)

door in the face phenoomenon

29.

Jamie has always hated the color orange. However, once she became a student at Princeton, she began to wear a lot of orange Princeton Tiger clothing. The discomfort caused by her long standing dislike of the color orange & her current ownership of so much orange & black striped clothing is known as

a)

cognitive dissonance

b)

opposing conginitions

c)

inconsistent ideas

d)

conflicting motives

30.

Which path leads to STRONG persuasive effects?

a)

Central route, high motiv, low ability

b)

Central route, high motiv/ability

c)

Peripheral route, high motiv, low ability

d)

Peripheral route, low motiv, low ability

31.

Marilyn believes that her professor's strict class attendance policy indicates that he has an overcontrolling personality rather than that it is necessary because of the limited number of class sessions in a course that meets only once a week. Her belief best illustrates

a)

cognitive dissonance

b)

a situational disposition

c)

peripheral route persuasion

d)

the fundamental attribution error

32.

Rebecca needs a new car. When she sees her favorite movie star in a car commercial, she decides to purchase the car advertised in the commercial. Rebecca's decision making illustrates

a)

cognitive dissonance

b)

central route persuasion

c)

peripheral route persuasion

d)

a situational attribution

33.

Bart complied with his friends' request to join them in smashing decorative pumpkins early one Halloween evening. Later that night he was surprised by his own failure to resist their pressures to throw eggs at passing police cars. Bart's experience best illustrates

a)

cognitive dissonance

b)

the foot-in-the-door phenomenon

c)

the fundamental attribution error

d)

central route persuasion

34.

Michelle, who is a very fast keyboard typist, types faster when others are watching her work. This best illustrates

a)

automatic mimicry

b)

the foot-in-the-door phenomenon

c)

social facilitation

d)

cognitive dissonance

35.

Jonathan, who attends Cloverdale High School, believes that all students at his school are friendlier than those who attend nearby Smith Valley High School. His belief best illustrates

a)

scapegoat theory

b)

the just-world phenomenon

c)

groupthink

d)

ingroup bias

36.

Mr. Hughes heard what sounded like cries for help from a swimmer located 30 yards from the ocean shoreline. He continued walking along the beach, however, because he figured that one of the many swimmers in the vicinity would provide help if it was needed. His reaction best illustrates the dynamics involved in

a)

social exchange theory

b)

the reciprocity norm

c)

the bystander effect

d)

the mere exposure effect

37.

Jenny needs a new laptop. She discusses multiple brands with the tech guy at the office and ultimately bases her decision on his expert knowledge.

a)

cognitive dissonance

b)

central route persuasion

c)

peripheral route persuasion

d)

a situational attribution

38.

You go to buy a new MacBook and notice it's only priced at $1,000. When you click on it you are asked to pick various different hardware/software limitations which all cost different prices. At checkout you're total is $1,750 and you buy it. Which strategy of compliance was implemented here?

a)

Lowballing

b)

Foot-in-the-Door

c)

Door-in-the-Face

39.

What persuasion technique is being used in this advertisement?

a)

Scarcity

b)

Reactance Theory

c)

Lowballing

d)

Foot in Door

40.

When freedom is threatened, we are more likely to do a behavior.

a)

Scarcity

b)

Reactance Theory

c)

Lowballing

d)

Foot in Door

41.

Your brother is stranded in the middle of the night with a flat tire. You risk your safety to help him out. This is an example of:

a)

Altruistic Personality Type

b)

Empathy-Altruism

c)

Kin Selection

d)

Reciprocity Norm

42.

Your neighbor is stranded in the middle of the night with a flat tire. You risk your safety to help because you never know when you might need his help some day. This is an example of:

a)

Altruistic Personality Type

b)

Empathy-Altruism

c)

Kin Selection

d)

Reciprocity Norm

43.

A driver is stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire in a lightning and thunderstorm. You feel so awful for them, you pull over to help. This is an example of:

a)

Altruistic Personality Type

b)

Empathy-Altruism

c)

Kin Selection

d)

Reciprocity Norm

44.

You see a driver stranded on the side of the road and decide to help because that's what you do, you like to help!

a)

Altruistic Personality Type

b)

Empathy-Altruism

c)

Kin Selection

d)

Reciprocity Norm

45.

You tell your friends to meet you at the Olive Garden for dinner because "Everyone loves the Olive Garden." You are surprised to find out not everyone is happy. This is an example of:

a)

The Prisoner's Dilemma

b)

Cognitive Dissonance

c)

The Halo Effect

d)

False Consensus Effect

46.

Mabel went to a breakfast buffet and ate too much. She blamed the restaurant for feeling sick because they made too much good food instead of blaming her own lack of self-control. This is an example of:

a)

Fundamental Attribution Error

b)

False Consensus Effect

c)

Halo Effect

d)

Actor Observer Bias

47.

Which of the following statements best describes an individual with a strong internal locus of control?

a)

They believe that their success is determined by external factors like luck.

b)

They think that fate plays a major role in their achievements.

c)

They often attribute their failures to the actions of others.

d)

They feel that their actions directly influence the outcomes in their life.

48.

Which of the following statements best describes an external locus of control?

a)

Believing that both internal and external factors equally determine outcomes.

b)

Believing that one's own actions determine outcomes.

c)

Believing that external factors, such as luck or fate, determine outcomes.

d)

Believing that outcomes are random and unpredictable.

49.

What is an optimistic explanatory style?

a)

Attributing positive events to internal, stable, and global causes

b)

Attributing negative events to internal, stable, and global causes

c)

Attributing positive events to external, unstable, and specific causes

d)

Attributing negative events to external, unstable, and specific causes

50.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a pessimistic explanatory style?

a)

Believing that bad events will last a long time and affect many areas of life

b)

Attributing successes to internal factors

c)

Seeing challenges as opportunities for growth

d)

Viewing failures as temporary and specific

51.

How might an optimistic explanatory style affect a person's response to failure?

a)

They may become discouraged and give up easily

b)

They may see failure as a reflection of their abilities

c)

They may view failure as a temporary setback

d)

They may avoid taking responsibility for failure

52.

Which of the following best describes the just world phenomenon?

a)

The tendency to overestimate the influence of personal traits on others' behavior.

b)

The belief that people get what they deserve and deserve what they get.

c)

The tendency to attribute others' actions to situational factors.

d)

The belief that the world is inherently chaotic and unpredictable.

53.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'positive illusions'?

a)

Believing that one's abilities are worse than they actually are.

b)

Having an overly positive view of oneself that may not align with reality.

c)

Viewing others' abilities as superior to one's own.

d)

Seeing the world in a completely objective manner.

54.

What is a key characteristic of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

a)

It is a deliberate action taken to achieve a specific goal.

b)

It is a random occurrence with no predictable outcome.

c)

It involves a belief or expectation that influences behavior to make the belief come true.

d)

It is based on factual evidence and logical reasoning.

55.

Which of the following best describes upward social comparison?

a)

Avoiding comparisons with others

b)

Comparing oneself to someone of equal status

c)

Comparing oneself to someone who is more successful

d)

Comparing oneself to someone who is less successful

56.

What is a potential negative effect of downward social comparison?

a)

Increased self-esteem

b)

Improved social skills

c)

Decreased self-esteem

d)

Increased motivation

57.

Which of the following best describes the concept of relative deprivation?

a)

Feeling deprived when comparing oneself to others who are better off

b)

Experiencing absolute poverty

c)

Having less than the minimum required for survival

d)

Being deprived of basic human rights

58.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of prosocial behavior?

a)

A student studies alone for an exam.

b)

A person donates anonymously to a charity.

c)

An individual competes aggressively in a sports event.

d)

A manager gives a critical performance review.

59.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that typically influences prosocial behavior?

a)

Empathy

b)

Selfishness

c)

Social Norms

d)

Personal Distress

60.

Which of the following best describes the social responsibility norm?

a)

The tendency to conform to the behaviors of others in a group.

b)

The inclination to attribute others' actions to their character rather than situational factors.

c)

The belief that people should help those who need assistance, regardless of future reciprocation.

d)

The expectation that people will help those who have helped them.

61.

Deindividuation is most likely to occur in which of the following situations?

a)

When an individual is in a small group of close friends.

b)

When an individual is alone and self-reflecting.

c)

When an individual is in a structured and formal setting.

d)

When an individual is part of a large, anonymous crowd.

62.

What is group polarization?

a)

The tendency for group members to make more extreme decisions than individuals

b)

The tendency for group members to agree with the leader

c)

The tendency for group members to become more moderate in their views

d)

The tendency for group members to avoid making decisions

63.

Which of the following is an example of a subordinate goal?

a)

A group of friends planning a vacation together.

b)

Employees competing for a promotion within the same company.

c)

A team focusing on individual performance metrics.

d)

Two rival companies working together to improve industry standards.

64.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a social trap?

a)

Fishermen overfishing a lake, leading to depletion of fish stocks.

b)

Neighbors sharing resources to build a community garden.

c)

A community organizing a clean-up event for a local park.

d)

A group of friends deciding to carpool to reduce pollution.

65.

Which of the following best describes a collectivist culture?

a)

Focus on personal freedom and self-expression

b)

Prioritization of group harmony and collective well-being

c)

Emphasis on individual achievements and personal goals

d)

Encouragement of competition and personal success

66.

In an individualistic society, which of the following is most likely to be valued?

a)

Collective decision-making and shared responsibilities

b)

Family ties and community support

c)

Personal autonomy and self-reliance

d)

Group consensus and cooperation

67.

Which of the following best describes ethnocentrism?

a)

The belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

b)

The appreciation and celebration of cultural diversity.

c)

The integration of multiple cultural perspectives.

d)

The rejection of all cultural norms.

68.

What is a key characteristic of multiculturalism?

a)

Ignoring cultural differences.

b)

Valuing and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds.

c)

Encouraging cultural assimilation.

d)

Promoting a single cultural identity.

69.

How does ethnocentrism differ from multiculturalism in terms of cultural interaction?

a)

Both ethnocentrism and multiculturalism promote cultural isolation.

b)

Ethnocentrism promotes cultural superiority, while multiculturalism promotes cultural equality.

c)

Ethnocentrism encourages cultural exchange, while multiculturalism discourages it.

d)

Both ethnocentrism and multiculturalism encourage cultural assimilation.

70.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'social debt'?

a)

A financial obligation to repay a loan

b)

A sense of obligation to return a favor or kindness

c)

A cultural tradition of gift-giving

d)

A legal requirement to fulfill a contract