An Invitation to Social Psychology Quiz Chapter 1

Jacquie and Karen are both interested in the topic of divorce. Jacquie is a social psychologist and Karen is a sociologist. Compared to Karen, which of the following questions is Jacquie most likely to ask? *Do different divorce laws influence divorce rates? *Are divorce rates higher among people who are more educated? *Why does infidelity lead to divorce? *Is divorce more prevalent in northern states relatives to southern states?

Why does infidelity lead to divorce?

The classic Milgram study showed that about ______ percent of participants delivered _______ to the learner. *1; a 330 volts shock or higher *10; no shocks *20; a 450 volts shock *60; a 450 volts shock

60; a 450 volts shock

Judy is always complimenting people with whom she works. Bob, one of Judy's best friends, thinks that Judy is genuinely thoughtful and friendly. Sarah, who does not know Judy well, thinks that Sarah is shallow and fake. This example suggests how friendship influences_________ *behaviors *personality *construals *folk theories

Construals

what is a channel factor? How is this concept relevant to health care usage?

People who are usually stingy with money may act generous in front of others whom they are trying to impress.

Which of the following statements is true of Schemas? *They are exactly the same across many different kinds of situations. *They guide our expectations in only a few situations. *They do not influence our judgements *They are elaborate collections of systematized knowledge

They are elaborate collections of systematized knowledge.

You are driving home from school and suddenly realize that you have not noticed anything you have driven past for the last few minutes. This experience of driving without paying attention to your route is an example of _______processing *automatic *explicit *biased *controlled

automatic

Susan is shy and introverted, whereas her friend Beth is extremely outgoing. They find out that they have to give a presentation in front of 42 other people in their class. Susan is terrified, and Beth is thrilled. This is an example of channel factors situational factors she can control her disposition situational factors beyond her control

her disposition

The good Samaritan study conducted by Darley and Batson(1973) examined helping behavior in seminary students at Princeton University. These students were either rushed or not rushed to get to an appointment. Results of this study showed that *participants who viewed religion as a means toward personal salvation were less likely to help someone than participants who viewed religion as a mean toward moral and spiritual values. *when rushed, only participants who viewed religion as a means toward personal salvation were less likely to help someone. *when rushed, only participants who viewed religion as a means toward moral and spiritual values were less likely to help someone *the nature of participants' religious orientations did not predict helping behavior; only being rushed or not predicted helping.

the nature of participants' religious orientations did not predict helping behavior; only being rushed or not predicted helping.