Question 1

The social psychologist who is best known for his controversial studies investigating destructive obedience to an authority is

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A)   Solomon Asch.
B)   Phillip Zimbardo.
C)   Stanley Milgram.
D)   Norman Triplett.

Question 2

The fundamental attribution error is most likely to lead observers to conclude that unemployed people

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A)   are victims of discrimination.
B)   are irresponsible and unmotivated.
C)   have parents who provided poor models of social responsibility.
D)   attended schools that provided an inferior education.

Question 3

Montel,a White university student,is on academic probation for poor grades.Ever since he received notice of his probation,Montel has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus.His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of

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A)   the other-race effect.
B)   the just-world phenomenon.
C)   scapegoat theory.
D)   the blame-the-victim dynamic.

Question 4

Sherif's study of conflict in a Boy Scout camp indicated that conflict between two groups of boys could be reduced most effectively by

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A)   bringing the members of both groups into close contact.
B)   having one group make conciliatory gestures to the other group.
C)   allowing leaders of the two groups to communicate.
D)   exposing the groups to tasks that required their joint cooperation.

Question 5

White children are better at recognizing White faces than Black faces.This illustrates

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A)   stereotyping.
B)   ingroup bias.
C)   outgroup homogeneity.
D)   the other-race effect.

Question 6

Sean believes that all college athletes are egotistical and self-centered,and have an entitlement mentality.These negative feelings are reflected in his refusal to support or watch any college athletic events.Sean's attitude toward college athletes illustrates

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A)   prejudice.
B)   the just-world phenomenon.
C)   ingroup bias.
D)   blaming the victim.

Question 7

In the years immediately following the introduction of school desegregation in the United States and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,White Americans expressed diminishing racial prejudice.According to the text author,this best illustrated the impact of

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A)   role playing.
B)   actions on attitudes.
C)   the fundamental attribution error.
D)   attributions.

Question 8

A failure to aid a stranger who needs help in an emergency situation is especially likely when people

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A)   are feeling guilty.
B)   are in a hurry.
C)   are in a small town.
D)   have just observed someone else being helpful.

Question 9

People who have low MAOA gene expression have been identified as those who are most likely to

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A)   form stereotypes.
B)   engage in aggression.
C)   experience hindsight bias.
D)   experience the other-race effect.

Question 10

Conformity resulting from the acceptance of others' opinions about reality is said to be a response to

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A)   group polarization.
B)   social facilitation.
C)   informational social influence.
D)   normative social influence.

Question 11

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

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A)   attribution.
B)   attitude.
C)   role.
D)   disposition.

Question 12

Joel's sexually violent behavior is influenced by his unrealistic sexual scripts,his social rejection,and his abuse of alcohol.A comprehensive understanding of Joel's behavior is most clearly provided by

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A)   the hindsight bias.
B)   the frustration-aggression principle.
C)   a biopsychosocial approach.
D)   scapegoat theory.

Question 13

Natasha and Dimitri have a fulfilling marital relationship because they readily confide their deepest hopes and fears to each other.This best illustrates the value of

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A)   passionate love.
B)   altruism.
C)   self-disclosure.
D)   the mere exposure effect.

Question 14

First agreeing to a small request tends to make it more likely that you will later agree to a larger request.This is known as

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A)   cognitive dissonance.
B)   the fundamental attribution error.
C)   central route persuasion.
D)   the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

Question 15

How does the presence of observers affect a person's performance?

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A)   It improves performance on poorly learned tasks and hinders a person's performance on well-learned tasks.
B)   It improves performance on physical tasks and hinders a person's performance on mental tasks.
C)   It improves performance on verbal tasks and hinders a person's performance on mathematical tasks.
D)   It improves performance on easy tasks and hinders a person's performance on difficult tasks.

Question 16

Compared with central route persuasion,peripheral route persuasion tends to

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A)   be more durable.
B)   occur more rapidly.
C)   be more likely to influence behavior.
D)   involve a greater number of logical arguments.

Question 17

Which theory most clearly suggests that prejudice offers an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame when things go wrong?

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A)   discrimination
B)   the just-world phenomenon
C)   unconscious patronization
D)   scapegoat theory

Question 18

The two-factor theory of emotion specifically suggests that passionate love can be facilitated by

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A)   the mere exposure effect.
B)   self-disclosure.
C)   social responsibility.
D)   physical arousal.

Question 19

At her health club,Bonnie,who is a skilled runner,runs much faster on the treadmill when other patrons are using nearby equipment.This best illustrates

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A)   conformity.
B)   group polarization.
C)   social facilitation.
D)   social loafing.

Question 20

The notable lack of ________ displayed by children with Williams syndrome appears to be linked with their decreased amygdala activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   the other-race effect
B)   social identity
C)   hindsight bias
D)   racial stereotypes

Exam 12: Social Psychology

The social psychologist who is best known for his controversial studies investigating destructive obedience to an authority is

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Which theory most clearly suggests that prejudice offers an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame when things go wrong?

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The notable lack of ________ displayed by children with Williams syndrome appears to be linked with their decreased amygdala activity.

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The fundamental attribution error is most likely to lead observers to conclude that unemployed people

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Natasha and Dimitri have a fulfilling marital relationship because they readily confide their deepest hopes and fears to each other.This best illustrates the value of

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Montel,a White university student,is on academic probation for poor grades.Ever since he received notice of his probation,Montel has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus.His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of

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People who have low MAOA gene expression have been identified as those who are most likely to

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Conformity resulting from the acceptance of others' opinions about reality is said to be a response to

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White children are better at recognizing White faces than Black faces.This illustrates

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Sean believes that all college athletes are egotistical and self-centered,and have an entitlement mentality.These negative feelings are reflected in his refusal to support or watch any college athletic events.Sean's attitude toward college athletes illustrates

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In the years immediately following the introduction of school desegregation in the United States and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,White Americans expressed diminishing racial prejudice.According to the text author,this best illustrated the impact of

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First agreeing to a small request tends to make it more likely that you will later agree to a larger request.This is known as

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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

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Sherif's study of conflict in a Boy Scout camp indicated that conflict between two groups of boys could be reduced most effectively by

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A failure to aid a stranger who needs help in an emergency situation is especially likely when people

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Joel's sexually violent behavior is influenced by his unrealistic sexual scripts,his social rejection,and his abuse of alcohol.A comprehensive understanding of Joel's behavior is most clearly provided by

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Compared with central route persuasion,peripheral route persuasion tends to

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How does the presence of observers affect a person's performance?

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The two-factor theory of emotion specifically suggests that passionate love can be facilitated by

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At her health club,Bonnie,who is a skilled runner,runs much faster on the treadmill when other patrons are using nearby equipment.This best illustrates

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