Question 1

Which of the following comments is most likely to be made in a group characterized by groupthink

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm glad that we are again in agreement about this decision"
B)  "Let's consider the situation one more time from a different perspective."
C)  "I think we need to get an outside expert to help us."
D)  "Let's take a short break before we continue."E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

On hearing you describe Milgram's results, your friend remarks that the participants must have been really weak-willed. This explanation of the participants' behavior reflects a _________ attribution for the behavior of the participants.

Accepted Answer

A)  person
B)  situation
C)  self-serving
D)  fundamentalE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

How might the presence of a single dissenter influence the degree of conformity seen in a study modeled on Asch's classic investigation

Accepted Answer

A)  It would have no effect.
B)  It would reduce it, but only slightly.
C)  It would greatly reduce it.
D)  The effect of a single dissenter would depend on other aspects of the situation.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Over time, people tend to show weaker responses to emotional stimuli. This tendency is termed ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  catharsis
B)  desensitization
C)  extinction
D)  habituationE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The tendency to conform to those in authority is termed _______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A relatively enduring evaluation of people, events, or objects is termed an ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attribution
B)  impression
C)  appraisal
D)  attitudeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following reasons for helping or failing to help is correctly matched with the type of learning consequence it illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  We help others because we gain status when we do so.- positive reinforcement
B)  We help others because we avoid others' disapproval when we do so - negative punishment
C)  We fail to help others because helping takes up time - positive punishment
D)  We fail to help others because we are treated rudely rather than appreciatively when we do so - negative reinforcementE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which term is correctly matched with its definition

Accepted Answer

A)  social norms - the thought processes that help us predict and understand our own behavior and that of others
B)  social psychology -the study of how other people influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions
C)  social cognition - the accepted beliefs concerning appropriate behaviors
D)  All of these are correctly paired.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which alternative below correctly defines a social influence concept

Accepted Answer

A)  normative conformity -- a change in behavior in response to authority
B)  reactance -- a change in behavior or attitudes reflecting a desire for knowledge
C)  obedience - a strong reaction to the pressure to conform
D)  informational conformity -- a change in behavior or attitudes reflecting the desire to be liked
E)  None of these is correctly defined.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following defines commitment

Accepted Answer

A)  A sense of trust; unconditional giving and receiving of love
B)  Caring, warmth, acceptance, and social support
C)  Partners display positive affect toward each other
D)  Feelings and actions that serve to maintain the relationshipE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the positive feelings we may experience at a basketball game where our team wins

Accepted Answer

A)  Social roles
B)  Self esteem
C)  Social identity
D)  Social normsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

According to Margaret Clark and Edward Lemay, the key feature of a healthy relationship is a sense of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Margaret Clark and Edward Lemay,...

Question 13

According to your text, juries

Accepted Answer

A)  are influenced by conformity pressures.
B)  are strongly influenced by the opinions of the minority.
C)  are not influenced by the characteristics of the group members.
D)  all take the same approach to reaching a decision.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Evaluations of a particular person, behavior, belief, or concept are termed ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evaluations of a particular person, behavior, belief,...

Question 15

Which of the following characteristics of a close relationship is correctly defined

Accepted Answer

A)  interdependence-a sense of trust; unconditional giving and receiving of love
B)  commitment-caring, warmth, acceptance, and social support
C)  passion-partners display positive affect toward each other
D)  intimacy - feelings and actions that serve to maintain the relationshipE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Charlene can stitch 40 shirts in a day, Toni can stitch 25 shirts in a day, and Harriet can stitch 60 shirts in a day. They are working together in a group, and there is a process gain in the group. How many shirts might they stitch in a day

Accepted Answer

A)  125
B)  105
C)  150
D)  115E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Fully _____ of participants in Milgram's study were willing to deliver the maximum shock level to the confederate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fully _____ of participants in Milgram's study...

Question 18

Based on social psychological research, it appears that familiarity breeds:

Accepted Answer

A)  liking
B)  proximity
C)  contempt
D)  indifferenceE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

People who are committed to a close relationship:

Accepted Answer

A)  are less interested in other potential mates
B)  are less able to imagine themselves with another partner
C)  see their partners as more attractive
D)  A, B, and CE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

In Asch's classic conformity studies, participants thought they were taking part in a study of:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning
B)  visual ability
C)  intelligence
D)  conformityE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 11: Psychology in Our Social Lives

According to your text, juries

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Over time, people tend to show weaker responses to emotional stimuli. This tendency is termed ___________.

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A relatively enduring evaluation of people, events, or objects is termed an ___________.

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Based on social psychological research, it appears that familiarity breeds:

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Which alternative below correctly defines a social influence concept

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Which of the following defines commitment

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In Asch's classic conformity studies, participants thought they were taking part in a study of:

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Which of the following reasons for helping or failing to help is correctly matched with the type of learning consequence it illustrates

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Fully _____ of participants in Milgram's study were willing to deliver the maximum shock level to the confederate.

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The tendency to conform to those in authority is termed _______.

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Which of the following comments is most likely to be made in a group characterized by groupthink

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According to Margaret Clark and Edward Lemay, the key feature of a healthy relationship is a sense of __________.

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Evaluations of a particular person, behavior, belief, or concept are termed ___________.

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Which of the following best describes the positive feelings we may experience at a basketball game where our team wins

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Charlene can stitch 40 shirts in a day, Toni can stitch 25 shirts in a day, and Harriet can stitch 60 shirts in a day. They are working together in a group, and there is a process gain in the group. How many shirts might they stitch in a day

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People who are committed to a close relationship:

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Which of the following characteristics of a close relationship is correctly defined

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On hearing you describe Milgram's results, your friend remarks that the participants must have been really weak-willed. This explanation of the participants' behavior reflects a _________ attribution for the behavior of the participants.

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How might the presence of a single dissenter influence the degree of conformity seen in a study modeled on Asch's classic investigation

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